• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Whitefly: The Source of Multiple Problems There are also many different kinds of whitefly . Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is a problem all over the world [...] quickly and can quickly become resistant to chemicals. The spider-mite family is huge, but it is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) that [...] kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species you are dealing with. The aphids remove nutrients from the plant

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable [...] uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed severe eczema from handling chemical [...] that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory mites throughout the entire crop

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  health is interconnected with human health and the health of the planet. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the use of harmful [...] International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant Health [...] are proud to be part of a global movement that recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major [...] In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using [...] Customization is essential – choose the right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory [...] prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major [...] In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’ [...] range of predatory mite products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020. The United Nations has declared 2020 as the In [...] Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant health [...] awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  growing medium. At the end of the day, they aren't great swimmers and don't persist well through frequent bouts of waterlogged media. This is why Koppert typically [...] formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging as our 50k as well ! This gives you a few key advantages, the first of which will be a significant [...] feltiae ) are the undisputed heavyweight champs of cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing media

• Bumblebee pollination

  guarantees maximum pollination . The Natupol system is the result of over 35 years of accumulated expertise coupled to the latest technology – our best bumblebees [...] economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very [...] last longer. The hive design developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality