• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  us persimilis Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry Spidex – quality matters It may be our oldest product, but we continue to spend a great deal of time and effort [...] eggs per female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert is a member. The IOBC standard [...] high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason enough for it to be a prime product to keep improving and controlling relentlessly." Above average

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  prisoners and isn’t a fussy eater. Whether eggs, larvae, nymphs, or adult mites, they’re all fair game for this voracious predator. It’s a true spider mite [...] your options. Spider mite Although, the spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites [...] prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes itself scarce: it can survive for a while without prey and can even

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  December 18, 2020

  more than a billion people from more than 190 countries will join demonstrations, projects and initiatives in efforts to help the planet. Koppert’s own co [...] as the introduction of a green label greenhouse for rearing that resulted in enormous energy efficiency and reduced CO2 emission A total 1660 m3 of water [...] HVO30. This has led to a reduction of 20% in CO2 emissions First shipper to participate globally in the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s Sustainable Fuel Program

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] in particular. The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can [...] has its preferences. This is partly due to the fact that some plants offer a better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some host plants have properties

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the [...] recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical [...] subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  More about mealybug control 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM [...] the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need to make [...] the season When to apply: Early (~April) through mid-season for current year’s mealybugs After harvest if targeting overwintering mealybugs Avoid applying

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

  May 12, 2023

  t. At Koppert, we are committed to this cause and are proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives [...] materials we use for clothing and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to plant health, leading to reduced crop yields, food insecurity [...] of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases. As a leading provider of sustainable solutions for plant health, we are dedicated

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects [...] alternative to chemical control agents and was adopted on a grand scale. Over the past decade Koppert’s R&D innovations have taken Swirski-Mite Plus to new levels [...] Swirski-Mite Plus Amblyseius swirskii Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips

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

  April 5, 2023

  solution. With our beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. [...] high-quality, and affordable foods available. In the process, we developed a high-performance product and an excellent alternative for growers who want [...] al pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is also safe for growers

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  since the mid-1980s, the tobacco whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to [...] damage in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact, it’s important to be able to recognize damage as quickly as possible. The larvae [...] to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty