• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  quality and effectiveness that Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest [...] respective markets, ensuring they are ready for pollination upon arrival. We adhere to strict quality protocols for breeding bumblebees, and our enclosed facilities [...] strive to find solutions for today's cultivation issues, promoting healthier, safer, and more productive cultivation practices for a sustainable future.

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  future for all. We invite you to learn more about our solutions and how we can work together to protect plants and secure a brighter future for generations [...] initiative that aims to raise awareness about the importance of plant health for food security, the environment, and economic development. At Koppert, we are [...] us with the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, and the materials we use for clothing and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  compensate for low humidity during the day. Control of whiteflies • A. swirskii, A. limonicus and T. montdorensis are all good control agents for whiteflies [...] Which predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  then start their search for a new host. Unique Formulation Soluble, biodegradable, and a long shelf life. Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control [...] of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it’s a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers [...] detection. Full conventional programme: Oxamyl, Cyantraniliprole + adjuvant. For more information: www.Uireka.nl Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Jenette Douma cites the situation in the Netherlands as an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella [...] affects phalaenopsis and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around for some time but was confused with Echinothrips ." Western Flower Thrips Fra [...] fact that cultivation systems are always changing – new-style cultivation for example – and that pesticides are increasingly restricted are complicating

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers [...] as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  ornamental crops respond by dropping their flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem [...] cost-efficient, highly effective solution tailored to your specific crop, for the long haul. Connect with us to schedule a visit

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to [...] effective. For example, did you know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more i [...] effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers [...] as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been [...] company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company