• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  visitors how it works and give them up-to-date advice on Koppert's biological solutions and how to comply to the growing demands from retailers for residue-free [...] that their products have little or no chemical residues, which makes IPM an important option for growers. They need to comply to a growing number of r [...] Hortipoint, there will also be an International Floriculture Forum. The forum will host a range of high-level speakers who have been invited to share their

• Powdery mildew

  harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows [...] found yet for all powdery mildew fungi and especially in greenhouse crops they don’t play a role in the epidemics. Fungal spores germinate on the leaf surface [...] explode when in contact with water for no more than a few hours. Powdery mildew spores, either ascospores or conidia, don’t need nutrients or water for germination

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality [...] developed a rigorous pipeline to ensure each solution works in real Mediterranean conditions. “Our research approach is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse [...] It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager

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• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight (e.g., between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.). If the energy screen remains closed for a full day, it's better [...] confusion in their orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage [...] daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and development (400-700nm) but lack

• Swirski-Mite LD

  Poster Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the [...] hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized d [...] . Recommended for you Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  edible and ornamental crops . It's safe for their workers and the environment, it's great at managing resistance, and it's compatible with their existing [...] given to leaders of ornamentals operations that serve as an example for growers everywhere to emulate. The company has used biological solutions for over [...] considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application. In addition, our Koppert

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  is to work towards zero waste while using 100% eco-friendly materials for our products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge [...] Return Programme in the Netherlands Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert [...] transportation. Our ultimate goal is to provide solutions that not only contribute to our clients' well-being but also exude an appealing aesthetic while

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which enables the predatory mites to settle and develop in a wide range of climatic conditions. It works as a complementary [...] provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet [...] therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach using (chemical) pesticides. Moreover, resistance to chemical agents can build

• Tobacco aphid

  yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is [...] appear matt, never glossy. Winged individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several