• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  e Plus , Swirski-Mite LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way [...] a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory mite does not necessarily need insects [...] in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you [...] If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job [...] low temperatures, as this can affect their vitality and fitness. Don't use any chemical products that kill or paralyze predatory mites. Make good agreements

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  prove that use of NatuGro does indeed cause plants to absorb too much nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels [...] this nitrate that makes the plant attractive to fungi from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study [...] levels of production and fruit quality remain unchanged with lower fertilization levels, including nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are [...] egg to butterfly, at that stage, they become as much as two to three thousand times heavier! Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs [...] conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop [...] economy over $220 billion and invasive insects incurring losses exceeding $70 billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  ensured, and balance in flowering and pollination has been achieved, everything is ready for a good harvest. NatuGro Availability Due to state and federal [...] Biological Systems Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: [...] major impact on blueberry production and quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming more

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

  September 3, 2024

  ‘My grandfather was a grower and entrepreneur; that’s our heritage, and we never forget that we work for growers. That is and always will be one of our core [...] remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact [...] distributor that includes road and airfreight, with adequate ventilation and temperature regulation to ensure that the mites stay healthy and vital.’ Packaging

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  management that reduces pesticide use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports [...] slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha. Her dedication ensures that our predatory mites and other natural enemies [...] protecting the crops that provide us with food. Roots in nature Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture from

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  registration processes, so that new and sustainable alternatives become more accessible to growers and farmers. Industry and regulations must work together [...] Cress. Perdue is in the European Union to get to know the European Commission. Perdue and Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, visited Koppert [...] the application of natural solutions for controlling pests and diseases in agricultural and horticultural crops. René Ruiter: "The conversation with the

• Natutec Drone

  a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range of biological products and disperse them with great accuracy and efficacy over 8 hectares in the [...] operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. These Koppert products for the control of spider mite and thrips can now [...] high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house by Koppert’s Technical Department. Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed