• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  service Koppert offers free of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Download the PDF Click Here to find your nearest Koppert Technical [...] Connect with us to schedule a site visit Crop Protection Beneficial microorganisms Beneficial nematodes It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead [...] most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded flea beetle down the road. This pest causes s

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower to help the bumblebees to stay cool. When bumblebee hives are kept [...] bumblebees to be able to function optimally and give the best pollination results for your crop.’ says Koppert’s Pollination Product Manager, Remco Huvermann [...] Placement Koppert’s guidelines advise growers to protect their hives against radiant heat/direct sunlight and to place them in a cool spot. Radiant heat can

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Martínez Martínez. ‘This is very important to us, as we don't want to expose our employees to any risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings [...] environment. We firmly believe that is something that you need to make an effort to achieve. And, to us, that is a matter of prestige.’ Assistance is Essential [...] receive from Koppert is essential to us. Although we are able to combat most pests effectively, it is comforting to know that Koppert’s knowledge and many

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach [...] convert tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the

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

  March 3, 2023

  attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the [...] inhibit the infestation. The spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  be use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before its numbers grow to uncontrollable proportions. Ten need-to-know facts about Spical. Spical [...] Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Ten facts about spider mites The predatory mite Neoseiulus [...] in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory mite does an

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method [...] what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and [...] biological control, use other methods such as soaps or selective chemicals to try to reduce the population. Note that these methods can also harm the natural

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that [...] solutions that are both safe and healthy. They partner with nature to find answers to agricultural challenges and restore the natural balance of our planet [...] unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows the entire

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: [...] global market leader. According to Martin Koppert, Chief Business Officer (CBO), it was time the branding evolves as well: ‘To make our world more sustainable [...] of opportunities, connecting customers and partners who are willing to contribute to a better world,’ adds Maes. ‘We are convinced that we can be part of

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider [...] and movements are hard to detect, making control a complicated matter. Good to know: mealy bugs were among the very first pests to be combated with natural [...] whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. These mites are tiny spider-like creatures (