• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation [...] innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape, the bees are [...] workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do this prior to sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this position [...] should hives be put in the crop? A: Place the hives when the crop is 5-10% bloom. Q: How long will the bumblebee hives last? A: The hives will last approximately

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory mites and bugs are natural enemies of the insect. Nematodes [...] help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic s [...] When laying eggs, the female damages the plant. Such damage can lead to a deformation. 7. Action is needed: if measures are not taken, the thrips population

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are [...] lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 weeks after the first eggs are laid, the first worker bumblebees [...] fashion. What is the life cycle of the bumblebee and will they return next season? A queen bumblebee hibernates alone and underground throughout the winter season [...] the nest and the cycle will continue. The old queen and her nest will decline naturally in late autumn. Do bumblebees produce honey? No. Although bumblebees

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation [...] spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method, you first need to know the scope of the attack. Don’t underestimate the problem – whitefly [...] quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target [...] this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum and other biostimulants. Do you want to know more about the Koppert protocol or the different products [...] possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals [...] global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’. The United Nations first Food Systems [...] lifestyle by living off the land and sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community to face the challenges presented

• Predatory mites

  target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] predatory mite populations. If chemical intervention is needed, first check the side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite by consulting our Side Effects

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  aggressive. First, it is important to be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees, bump the hive, touch or hold the bumblebees [...] of a sting in the mouth or near the throat, specifically the pharynx, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately; since the sting can result [...] sting. Further, the stinger is mainly used as a weapon for defense. When a bee stings, some venom is injected into the body through the stinger. In humans