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

  February 1, 2023

  If you decide to use Swirski-Mite to combat thrips and whitefly , it's important to ensure that the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mites can do their job [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using

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

  May 30, 2022

  sufficient. To support the plant’s extra mineral demand: Use the root enhancer Vidi Parva in the spring to improve root mass and quality. During the crucial [...] critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  from pupa to moth or butterfly When the butterfly is fully developed, it emerges from the pupa. The butterfly first looks for a suitable place to attach itself [...] itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing veins [...] process lasts about ten to twenty minutes. The wings will harden after one to two hours, after which the butterfly can fly away into the big, wide world. There

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's [...] not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. The combination [...] earth. Commitment to biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants with her commitment to ecological management

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles [...] and horticulture. It's the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health [...] Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a

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

  September 3, 2024

  products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century [...] ‘We are the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better [...] people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker [...] and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory

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

  January 15, 2024

  excited to grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the [...] system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging [...] 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

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 10, 2024

  In the dynamic landscape of global agriculture, the critical role of efficient pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has [...] decades, providing innovative pollination solutions to growers cultivating outdoor crops. In Spring 2024, we are ready to unveil a fresh perspective on outdoor [...] rebranding initiatives, the outdoor pollination portfolio with get a fresh look. A unified identity Alongside the innovative design, the reliable Tripol (EU)