• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 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

  August 18, 2021

  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 22, 2024

  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 [...] When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications after the last chance of frost [...] Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to acknowledge that every crop poses

• 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

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  the tobacco whitefly has been considered a major problem in several world regions. Worse still, you only need a few whiteflies to cause damage to your vegetable [...] 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 [...] responsible for transmitting viruses. While the greenhouse whitefly transmits only a few viruses into vegetable and fruit crops, such as the tomato chlorosis virus

• 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

• Big impact starts small

  April 30, 2023

  are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne [...] harvest interval. These are all important reasons why our micro products are a valuable and effective addition to the IPM strategy of growers. We keep improving [...] growers worldwide. And our micro products, although very small, help us take a big step towards achieving this goal. Because big impact starts small.

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  californicus is a beneficial which offers a great tool in the total system of spider mite control. Being able to build a system from a preventative and [...] Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which enables the predatory mites to settle and develop in a wide range of climatic conditions. It works as a complementary [...] climatic conditions. Three Times as Many Predatory Mites The sachet provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider and lives off plant sap. A spider mite attack [...] make sure that you scout affected areas early on. Under the right conditions, a spider mite population can expand very quickly. Look under the leaves – if [...] spider mites develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which will produce ten male and 50 female mites.

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees in each hive. Q: How many hives do I need? A: If Koppert bumblebees are the [...] used along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It [...] recommends 3 hives per acre. Q: When should orders be placed? A: Orders should be placed a minimum of 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Call for last minute