• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable The new Spical Ulti-Mite [...] Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected [...] d spider mite . Soon after, the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa followed for the control of whitefly . Nowadays, a wide range of natural enemies is used [...] since many synthetic pesticides could no longer be used as they were harmful for bumblebees. Biological control of pests and diseases is not only applied in

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  you get some insight into the severity of the situation. If you’re too late for biological control, use other methods such as soaps or selective chemicals [...] enemies of whitefly. You can always check the side effects app from Koppert for further information, which is free to download. If you have only minimal

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this position for a few hours following sunrise to ensure all of the bees have returned to the [...] bumblebees are the only pollinators present, Koppert typically recommends 2 hives for every acre, with the exception of blueberries and cranberries where Koppert [...] Orders should be placed a minimum of 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Call for last minute availability. Q: When should hives be put in the crop? A: Place

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as [...] cause or the plant they live on. If you find caterpillar feces, it’s time for further investigation! Caterpillars can hide very well and often change their

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  g new possibilities. Contact your local Koppert contact for more info. Always check label for full technical advice! 12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes [...] play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 28, 2021

  food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced [...] providing natural solutions we offer both preventive as well as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach [...] Production, and Life on Land. In doing so, Koppert has become a ‘Partner for the Goals’. Ron Delissen

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt [...] our Integrated Pest Management page. It includes more than a hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using [...] objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  start to suffer and become stressed, making it an attractive food source for insects and diseases. Third stage: fruit maturation The third critical period [...] period, make 1-2 foliar applications of Vidi Terrum (to meet the high demand for trace elements) and Veni Calcium (calcium is very important in the first [...] pollination); Vidi Terrum contains seaweed extracts, in a plant-based form for rapid assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  plants. In addition to causing wilting, Fusarium wilt is also responsible for causing rot in fruit and in the stems and base of plants, spoiling after harvest [...] help keep Fusarium at bay. This fungus competes with Fusarium in the soil for nutrients and can even destroy this harmful fungus. However, it is important