• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967 [...] 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 [...] response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967 [...] 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 [...] response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions [...] over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural [...] conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including vegetables (in the greenhouse and field), cut flowers, potted plants

• 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 [...] 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 [...] spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main source of nuisance. This was the reason [...] decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation [...] out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare greenhouse

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  for use in many different climate regions. The combination of all these characteristics makes swirskii the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness [...] are two types of food in the bag. The Swirski-Mite Plus and Swirski-Mite LD slow-release bags are made of paper, making them ideal for use in greenhouses [...] strategies. The regular Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant [...] system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this [...] as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely without

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture [...] Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] range of high-level speakers who have been invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex [...] mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands [...] 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