• About Koppert

  we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination [...] Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert,

• Knowing & recognizing

  dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand [...] understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific [...] sustainable horticulture and agriculture, while working in partnership with nature.

• Aphidius matricariae

  in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae [...] e is used for the control of the following pests: Myzus spp. The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is available at Koppert as Aphipar-M . Aphidius matricariae [...] for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae The natural enemy Aphidius matricariae is most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F)

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  these with biostimulants, beneficial nematodes , natural enemies, fungi, and bacteria. In short: natural solutions that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient [...] in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation [...] achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range [...] the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural enemies have recently been spread by drone over the vast strawberry fields of [...] plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural enemy of choice. As Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is always a complete system

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  also helps you to benefit much more from natural enemies above ground. These are insects that occur naturally in and around your crop, including lacewings [...] health, water management, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Using natural enemies above and below ground Implementing an ICM system is quite complex and [...] chemicals, using selective control products. This helps to create wealth of natural enemies both above and below ground, which is crucial to achieving good, hi

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact [...] consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies are working.’ The Scout app also means less time spent organizing biological [...] infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need to shift strategy in any way

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite [...] can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich snacks

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  limit population development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature [...] develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory [...] course, beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at the start

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  specifically on thrips larvae. No side effects: a natural solution without harm to other natural enemies or pollinators. No resistance development: unlike [...] suppressing populations early in the pest’s life cycle. Integrating these natural enemies into IPM programs reduces pesticide reliance, supports crop productivity [...] the years, we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding, quality