• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  Solutions' on our website for more information about which natural enemies are effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are [...] products. Soil is home to many natural enemies, such as predatory mites , beetles , spiders, and beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good [...] More about Integrated Pest Management What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management:

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number [...] sum, it is a complex process for which our current foil material is extremely suitable and an advanced solution. Together with our supplier who is a leader [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  tractor or other suitable vehicle. Customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment Natutec Drive is a tool with patented technology that makes it possible [...] used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what crop system. The main function of the device is to achieve the most effective [...] significant labour and cost saving benefits for growers and is completely safe. At present, Natutec Drive is being used mainly for the biocontrol of pests in s

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  of neonictinoids on these plants. Neonictinoids are harsh chemicals that growers spray on their plants to terminate pests that feed on the plant and cause [...] Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] are many definitions that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical control when

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly [...] natural and much less dependent on chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers.’ Technology is becoming cheaper On the other hand, research into [...] ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  Coordinator at Koppert Mexico. Her role is essential to ensure that every predatory mite reaching our customers is in optimal condition to protect their [...] Providing certainty to our customers is the first step towards a successful crop protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and [...] everything it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  predatory mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in [...] want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in [...] inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  s eremicus Encarsia formosa is particularly effective at combating the greenhouse whitefly , while Eretmocerus eremicus is primarily used against tobacco [...] whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed [...] little to eat, they will fly on to a different spot. The mature beetles will only lay eggs once they are certain that there is enough food to raise their

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching [...] nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully [...] y so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve [...] first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production plays [...] Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in