• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  crops, including tomato, cucumber, aubergine, courgette, bean, and pepper as well as potato. Many ornamental crops, including rose, gerbera, hibiscus, and [...] this does not necessarily mean that the whitefly will not see the tomato as a ‘tasty snack’. [...] greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees can do their work as effectively as possible, the conditions [...] required an adaptation of the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light [...] favorable light conditions. You can therefore prevent them losing their way as a result of the assimilation lighting in the greenhouse, and thus optimize

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  the temperature is below 8°C for a longer time, A. swirskii will die. Control of thrips • N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni predate about the same [...] spider mites than the generalists. • N. cucumeris, A. swirskii, A. limonicus, T. montdorensis and A.andersoni are not very good at predating two-spotted [...] s works well at low (15°C) as well as high (30°C) temperatures. • N. cucumeris is not good at high temperatures (30°C). • A. swirskii and T. montdorensis

• In Memoriam Peter Koppert

  June 21, 2023

  after a brief illness at the age of 73. Until just a few weeks before his death, Peter remained closely involved with Koppert through his role as a member [...] us as individuals. His legacy will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him and worked with him. We will remember Peter as a visionary and a warm [...] we lose our dedicated founder, a loving husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, and brother. His death leaves a deep void in our hearts. Peter fulfilled

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately [...] worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex as early stage infestations [...] products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  considered as it extends the season in which the predatory mites can be effective in the crop. ‘All these innovations and our expertise as a research and [...] for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are confident [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food [...] soil health and a resilient root system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not [...] Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials and [...] observations. An example would be solutions for the redheaded flea beetle, a pest that drills shotgun holes into crops like hydrangea, cornus, itea and [...] bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough for both growers and our own consultants because it provides a digital platform for the registration [...] A smart mobile application that gives instant insight into the integrated pest management (IPM) situation of greenhouse growers, has won the prestigious [...] location without having to physically count the pests or make notes behind a computer screen or laptop in your office.’ Real-time Insight Into the State

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  application. And as it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely [...] likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory mites are active and decide whether you have released enough [...] starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius