• Green peach aphid

  least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers. Nymphs and adults extract nutrients from the plant and disturb the balance of growth [...] tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety [...] have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black

• Cannabis

  science-based biological crop protection and IPM strategies, combining monitoring, beneficial insects and predatory mites , and expert guidance. By analyzing factors [...] gnats, aphids , russet mites, and broad mites. Cannabis regulations and pesticide restrictions vary by region. Koppert stays up to date with local requirements [...] as climate, crop stage, and pest pressure, we help growers implement customized solutions that support crop health, quality, and sustainable production

• Plant Health

  adaptation and promote root and shoot growth, nutrient uptake, and photosynthesis efficiency. Humic and fulvic acids: enhancing plant development Humic and fulvic [...] nutrient uptake and stress tolerance Biostimulants, comprising substances and microorganisms, benefit nutrient uptake, nutrient-use efficiency, and tolerance [...] building blocks for protein formation. They enhance various aspects of plant health, including size, flavor, and resistance to pests and pathogens. Micro

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria [...] triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened [...] field. And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global

• Garden chafer

  feeds on roots of grasses and clover. The adults feed on the leaves of trees like oak, hazelnut and birch and on the flowers and developing fruits of, for [...] move into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within stems of plants and on strawberry fruits lying on the ground [...] brown heads and whitish bodies, and normally lie in a characteristic 'C-shaped' position. They possess three pairs of legs, of which the middle and hind pairs

• Soybean

  centimetres long (1-3 inch) and contains two or four seeds that measure 5-11 mm in diameter. Soybean seeds vary greatly in size and the hull can be black or [...] is considerably more protein produced per acre than when planting other crops. Major producers of soybeans are Argentina, Brazil and the United States. Soybeans [...] global crop can be used as food crop, but also provide oil and are a major source of protein.

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  unsaleable, and the sooty mold on the leaves will trigger reduced photosynthesis and evaporation, hindering growth. Virus transmitter Greenhouse and tobacco [...] safe from whitefly Greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can inflict severe damage in vegetable, fruit, and ornamental crops. To minimize the impact [...] as quickly as possible. The larvae of greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly need protein to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  drone operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. For more information about UAV-IQ and how to set up an appointment [...] accuracy and efficacy. Previously, these living organisms were dispersed manually or from moving vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to [...] 33 pounds, and accurately disperses beneficial insects over 20 acres in the space of an hour. The high-tech release system was designed and developed in-house

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

  June 5, 2019

  food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second [...] 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 enough [...] them with feeding mites. This way, you prevent the predatory mite from going hungry and maintain a population that always heads off developing problems straight

• Greenhouse whitefly

  pepper, tomato, roses, gerbera and poinsettia. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity [...] retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew [...] the leaves, reducing photosynthesis and transpiration. Viruses can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies