• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation [...] take you a long way: Under no circumstances should you move contaminated plant material to another department or field. Do not compost contaminated material

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  with each visit. Bumblebees promote higher rates of cross-pollination, as they forage between plants more randomly than honeybees. Bumblebees visit many [...] honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called [...] “buzz- pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee

• Natutec Drone

  technology for biological control of harmful pests Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in record [...] kg/33 lbs and it has a wingspan of 1.5 meters/4.9 feet. The Natutec Drone can carry loads of up to 13 litres. The benefits of Natutec Drone dispersal: Significant [...] can carry a wide range of biological products and disperse them with great accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the space of an hour. The high-tech

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is [...] there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce [...] just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  our connectivity with nature and the high quality of our products. The beautiful photography and use of green as our main color bring our products to life [...] with an integrated system of natural solutions. That's why we included several practical features to help simplify the daily use of our products. Supportive [...] colors A range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different products

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  bottles, such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing [...] own set of challenges and considerations. For personalized guidance tailored to your specific needs, don't hesitate to reach out to our team of Koppert [...] methods such as augmentative insect releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control [...] monitor the damage they cause. You may see partly eaten plant parts, tunnels, dots, deformation of leaves or flowers, discoloration, or silvery spots. Many [...] it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge about pests! Sticky traps and

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on [...] beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction of our solutions are being restrained more [...] the positive impact Koppert has on biodiversity is of vital importance to secure the market position of biological solutions within the industry.’- Market

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will, at some point [...] identify both spider and predatory mites . They're usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other: spider mites [...] be alright. Regular checks It's good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ' eggs are completely round and sometimes a little colored

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  the prevention of pests and diseases by ensuring soil health and biodiversity was crucial. At the close of the conference, Director of EIT Health in Belgium [...] to using the crop’s own DNA to control harmful plant species. Opening the conference, Koppert’s Director of Agriculture, Martin Koppert, explained the company’s [...] encouraged the exchange of ideas and collaboration. ‘We can learn from each other and achieve a lot if we work together.’ Speaking on behalf of EIT Health, the