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

  April 4, 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

  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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 [...] perform their correct orientation flights. Q: How do I close the hives prior to chemical applications? A: When collecting the workers in the hive, slide 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

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch [...] production. Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260420151613c3599257 Event: cccd1a3808a2451a83ebaaf18519d24e [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 1, 1970

  in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco Inc., a company [...] established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate [...] Centric, a company that produces compostable products, it takes 11.28 kWh to produce one pound of Styrofoam compared to only 3.06 kWh used to produce a pound

• Atheta

  January 1, 1970

  conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct approach, please consult a Koppert specialist or a recognized distributor of Koppert products. [...] disturbed exhibit their trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable [...] Pack size: 1 L tube with 1,000 rove beetles and a 5 L bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat as a medium. When to use Atheta? Atheta is most

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  ms like insects, mites or earthworms, to name but a few. A teaspoon of topsoil typically contains a vast range of different species and billions of mi [...] kills a lot of good fungi and bacteria, which are present in the soil. It is important to realize that of all the microorganisms that exist, only a small [...] y improving soil health. Soil life is very complex. “Our soils consist of a myriad of organisms not visible with the naked eye, microorganisms such as

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  Panonychus citri ) is not only a problem in citrus fruits but also in tree nursery crops, such as Skimmia. Spical is a perfect part of a biological control strategy [...] mite ( Panonychus ulmi) is a pest in apple, pear, plum, cherry, rose, raspberry, and blackberry cultivation. There’s often a biological balance with naturally [...] two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ). This spider mite drives quite a few growers around the world to despair. If conditions are hot and dry, you