• Beetles

  pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must [...] Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  contains the hybrid T-22 strain of the beneficial fungus Trichoderma harzianum . Following application, the fungus grows very rapidly along the roots, [...] deactivating them in the process. Strengthening the plant. Trianum promotes a healthier root system with more root hairs, thus improving the uptake of water [...] Trianum is hard on root diseases, but gentle on your plants. The hybrid strain of Trichoderma harzianum forms a physical barrier on the outside of the roots

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out detailed [...] were nominated by the Innovation Award Committee. Natutec Scout was judged the winner in the Innovation Category for ‘the most unique, high-tech and advanced [...] ,’ says Vroegop. ‘The smartest thing about the app is the image recognition that has been built into the app enabling you to collect data on location without

• New Packaging

  shown that the Tryco boxes worked just as well as the Styrofoam boxes. In some cases, they outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required [...] produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not only improve our products, but also the way that [...] include the materials going into Styrofoam, the hazards for humans during the manufacturing process, and the mass accumulation of Styrofoam particles in the

• Flies

  Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila [...] and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender [...] on soft fruits in Europe and North America. Sciarid flies and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  quality and viability numerous times in transit to confirm that the product delivered matches the promises made. Koppert is a global supplier of sustainable [...] challenges and restore the natural balance of our planet. Founded by cucumber grower Jan Koppert in 1967, the company understands the challenges growers face [...] Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they require [...] to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that the damage from the pests had stopped and that the asparagus [...] role in an IPM strategy. José Maria applies Koppert’s Casea at dusk, as this is when nematodes are best introduced to the plants as the soil is wet and

• Sustainable Development Goals

  Actively contributing to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving [...] Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient by using fungi in the soil, and introducing bumblebees [...] reduction in the use of chemicals in horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests and diseases, but actively improve plant health , the health of

• Encarsia formosa

  brown in colour. The pupa of E. formosa is unique among the species of Encarsia , in that it is formed immediately beneath and in contact with the whitefly [...] inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in the [...] inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading

• Cyclamen mite

  than usual. In cyclamen, the flowers are damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera [...] on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The mites are mostly found within the flower buds, growing tips and [...] leaves, where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized