• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  opposite ends of the 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 [...] along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred [...] exception of blueberries and cranberries where Koppert recommends 3 hives per acre. Q: When should orders be placed? A: Orders should be placed a minimum

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

  April 12, 2024

  the first detection of the pest (bleeding bark) If treating a chronic mealybug hotspot, start applications after the last chance of frost Avoid heatwaves [...] feel free to contact our team of Koppert experts . We're dedicated to assisting you through every phase of your pursuit of sustainable crop protection [...] mealybug control 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is [...] combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes [...] products provide two fast-acting biological solutions for the control of a broad range of pests.

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  system of natural solutions. That's why we included several practical features to help simplify the daily use of our products. Supportive colors A range [...] range of supportive colors makes each product easily recognizable. This can be helpful when sorting a delivery consisting of different products. And for customers [...] For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps you navigate the product webpage directly for full product

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more [...] usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on [...] attack crops; most of them feed on nectar. Caterpillars have biting or chewing mouth parts, which allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory [...] for crops such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce [...] pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial [...] and Paul Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a celebratory gathering with employees. [...] persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with partners in pursuit of our mission. We believe this branding will open a world [...] ensure a powerful image across all global markets and confirms Koppert’s unique dedication and commitment in providing a comprehensive range of biological [...] for an update, a branding that matches our ambition and reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding [...] in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse [...] degradation of these materials in a specific time frame, we lend nature a helping hand and create the perfect artificial setting to degrade all elements of the

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  Thripex-Plus : for control of various thrips species The use of our sachets offers a lot of advantages. Constantly large population of predatory mites in your [...] cucumeris As of August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the [...] Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus : for control of various spider mite species