• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena [...] there. In citrus cultivation, they replaced chemical controls of two spotted spider mites with Amblyseius californicus — marketed as Spical — marking a milestone [...] products form an increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  Koppert UK fortuitously met at Koppert's 50 th anniversary celebrations in the Netherlands three years ago and have since updated and edited the third edition [...] methods and insecticides as well as socio-economic and research management aspects of developing integrated approaches to pest management. The new edition [...] written in 1991 and updated in 2000, the third edition of this valuable reference book will soon be released. Published by CABI and showing a Koppert

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  bumblebees can do their work as effectively as possible, the conditions must be optimal. You can improve the effectiveness of the bumblebees by making all aspects [...] Bumblebees are indispensable and highly-valued 'colleagues'. They have been used as pollinators in tomato crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees [...] them losing their way as a result of the assimilation lighting in the greenhouse, and thus optimize the pollination effect. It's so easy to operate, too: one

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects its quality [...] cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh produce [...] stopped due to the presence of pesticide residue. The biological control solution provided an excellent alternative to chemical control agents and was adopted

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate [...] Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  commonly known as a sachet. Inside of each paper sachet is an army of 1,000 predatory mites mixed with bran. Additionally, the sachet contains grain mites [...] . We provide an integrated system of specialist knowledge and natural, safe solutions that improves crop health, resilience and production. Oops, an error [...] plant was grown in. The cucumeris is part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program that the grower or nursery used to defeat pests. One reason to use

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  heroes ‘Leave NO ONE behind’ is the theme for World Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts [...] productive and resilient. Join them on World Food Day and view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Maize, a gift from gods In an interview [...] explains the importance of maize, as it is one of the most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  At Koppert all our solutions originate from nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining [...] needs to be prioritized. Major policy changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy [...] Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed at a reduction of nitrogen and pesticides by 50% and working towards 25% organic farming by 2030. This policy is in

• Greenhouse crop pollination

  For the past 40 years we have been at the forefront of developing cutting-edge pollination solutions for the horticultural industry. With decades of experience [...] Greenhouse pollination is vital because it ensures the efficient fertilization of plants within a controlled environment, leading to increased crop yields [...] production shelf life and quality. Natural pollination contributes to year-round cultivation of crops and supporting a more stable and sustainable agricultural

• Natutec Airobug

  natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product [...] Use the Natutec Airobug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech [...] systems. Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Airobug and the revolving dosage pots ensures a uniform release of carrier material