• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  arable vegetables, and outdoor vegetables such as leafy greens, onions, carrots, and beans. And the carefully developed formula and packaging simplify [...] an effective, clean, and safe solution for growers. Since then, we have conducted countless studies and trials to understand and apply nematode behavior [...] nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect

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

  June 30, 2023

  a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out [...] fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely [...] that it’s no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin

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

  February 1, 2023

  bags for 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 [...] 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 [...] guaranteed an optimum result. Do's If you can, apply Swirski-Mite as soon as it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  nitrogen. It is 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 [...] to absorb too much nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels of production and fruit quality remain unchanged [...] including nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote active and diverse soil life, which in turn improves [...] discover and utilize natural principles form the backbone of Koppert’s activities. Koppert has been following these principles for the last 50 years. It all [...] s , cannabis , hops , protected vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect, and strengthen crops. We have driven agricultural innovation for over 50 years. Growers and farmers worldwide [...] crop protection and natural pollination . The partnership provides Acadian’s U.S. customers with increased ease of access to products and local technical [...] Acadian products even faster and provides them with better on-the-ground expert support,” says Candace Azad, Vice President of Business Excellence, Acadian Plant

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  the system's effectiveness and wanted to try it in their crops. Some successfully made the transition, but others abandoned it because they didn’t understand [...] importance of innovation and sustainability in modern agriculture. His story shows that with commitment and a science-based approach, it is possible to transform [...] control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner in achieving that," he says

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

  May 30, 2022

  minerals and calcium. If it doesn’t get what it needs to support this hormonal shift, the plant will start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive [...] rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available [...] ensured, and balance in flowering and pollination has been achieved, everything is ready for a good harvest. NatuGro Availability Due to state and federal

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  be alright. Regular checks It's good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ' eggs are completely round and sometimes a little colored [...] is also where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs [...] won't simply disappear. While this isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes a little coloured [...] where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs [...] won’t simply disappear. While this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop