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

  December 18, 2020

  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 [...] impact on the world as a company. Our aim is to maximize circularity, consciously manage our energy and water use, and foster a socially sustainable workplace [...] environment, and promotes conservation and sustainability. On April 22, more than a billion people from more than 190 countries will join demonstrations, projects

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  californicus Thripex Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripor-I Orius insidiosus Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips [...] 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 [...] 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

• 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

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  carpocapsae Leafy Bulbs / Roots / Tubers Various Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural [...] are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes [...] the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] integrated crop management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals [...] What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly scale back use of pesticides. This has a range of [...] facts about spider mites Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If [...] use any chemical correcting agents – benefits all round. Spider mites are a very annoying pest, and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  remain the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause [...] Koppert Biological Systems’ trusted predatory mite product, Spical-Plus , has a new sachet. This beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for [...] cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be

• 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

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Bumblebees need to keep a cool head to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers [...] e on the hive can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground in amongst the crop can make a difference of 4-15°C / 39.2-59°F in the [...] limit or prevent these influences.’ The Natupol hives are designed in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive

• 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 [...] Swirski-Mite Plus Amblyseius swirskii Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips [...] the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests