• Parasitic wasps

  What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp larvae then develop inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to use them? Find out more Let [...] A well-pollinated crop without being dependent on the weather conditions! With bumblebee pollination , you make sure your crop reaches the full potential [...] potential for maximum pollination . Bumblebees are recognized as very efficient and reliable pollinators. Compared to honeybees, they continue to do their valuable

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  shares. "Working at Koppert allows me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable [...] "How can we possibly explain to our children and grandchildren that we once sprayed poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks [...] cultivate their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol In the early days of her career, Rianne often

• Predatory mites

  Spidex ) and Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) are specialized in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle [...] releases. Video: How to use predatory mites How many predatory mites do I need? The dosage and frequency of predatory mites depends on climate, crop and [...] What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and what are the target values? These are the questions to which we want to find answers [...] into higher kilogram yields. However, cultivation conditions on the American West Coast are less optimal than in the Netherlands, for example, and the [...] is one of Koppert’s strategic partners. What are the limits? An earlier trial conducted by NovaCropControl on June-bearers had already shown that production

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  greenhouse production. Together, they are educating viewers on sustainable greenhouse growing practices, with a focus on the beneficial insects utilized in [...] approachable videos shared on social media platforms. “Our customers want to know more than ever about sustainability and how their food is grown,” said [...] focusing on a beneficial insect used in Windset’s IPM program: The Role of Bumblebees in Tomato Crops: Showcasing Bombus impatiens , bumblebees are used to

• A NatuGro Case Study

  NatuGro products are a combination of plant- and seaweed extracts, amino acids and enzymes (Koppert Biological System 2013). Bio stimulants are made up of a [...] counted every 2 weeks on 15 randomly selected plants per plot. The number of flowers is a proxy for harvest (strawberry load on 1 plant) 3 weeks later [...] yield gains were in the first 6 weeks and the last 7 weeks of harvestIn accordance with yield, plants treated with the NatuGro system produced on average

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  aspects of pollination in indoor environments and provide valuable advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various [...] enable bumblebees to fly during periods of adequate daylight. On average, bumblebees are allowed to fly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (4 weeks before/after [...] back to normal bumblebee hive allocation based on latitude. Hive placement advice Snow during pollination How to pollinate during snow? During snowfall,

• Two-spotted spider mite

  the adults often depends on the crop in which they occur (e.g. on cucumbers they are often yellow-brown, on tomatoes they are mainly red-brown). Both males [...] large dark spots on their body. Movement: Spider mites are slow-moving and tend to cluster on the undersides of leaves, where they feed on plant sap. They [...] size, they are capable of very rapidly doing severe damage, due to their great reproductive capacity. There are more than 1200 species worldwide and many

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug ( Rhyzobius lophanthae ). Rhyzobug, a small ladybird, preys on most armoured [...] armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant impact on your yield [...] you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated page about mealybugs and scales with more information on these pests. Why to use