• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from [...] damage. Koppert Biocontrols can help. If the pest infestation is already at critical mass an immediate solution is Cryptobug-L , predatory beetles in their [...] ornamental growers are familiar with mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  Koppert Biological Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international [...] eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites [...] February 15, shortly followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide. Spidex Vital gives better control of spider mite hotspots by building

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in [...] can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against them [...] development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  technologies like the Airobug .” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies [...] control , as the mites are able to reach the pest faster.” An innovation toolbox Since 2006, Koppert has accelerated the introduction of new solutions [...] different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond much

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  technologies like the Airobug.” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies [...] control , as the mites are able to reach the pest faster.” An innovation toolbox Since 2006, Koppert has accelerated the introduction of new solutions [...] different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can respond much

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  aubergines, the preventative introduction of the predatory bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware: this predatory bug is very [...] Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you [...] example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure to tailor them to the biological

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

  June 6, 2019

  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 [...] to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. These [...] 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

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] . Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen [...] species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable of doubling within just four days! Thrips are extremely

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  increased yields. An increasing number of electric cars are now in use. 75% of the fuel used for transportation of our products by the Dutch fleet is bio diesel [...] at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and [...] goal is 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an