• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will, at some [...] magnifying glass to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites . They're usually on the underside of the leaf. [...] the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the risk of resistance to pesticides. [...] Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly Companies can capitalize on marketing an [...] an eco-friendly product. Plant Health Biological control reduces the number of chemical applications which promotes plant growth. Coverage Predatory mites

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed [...] mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox [...] it is impossible to predict every scenario, the company works tirelessly to stay ahead of emerging challenges. “We have several pests on our radar,” says

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed [...] mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox [...] it is impossible to predict every scenario, the company works tirelessly to stay ahead of emerging challenges. “We have several pests on our radar,” says

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations How a little predatory [...] sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different species) make characteristic, small webs – usually on the underside of the leaf [...] production of a complex predatory mite Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  needs to be applied to young plants. There are often two strains present in the greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected [...] provide just the right platform to launch V10 worldwide. I will be closely involved with passing on our know-how and experience to Koppert’s consultants at the [...] located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity [...] is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak processionary caterpillar, while those running north to south still have some nests. It [...] away. In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in the fight against the

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] Manager Angel Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control [...] fewer chemical agents available to combat pests, many growers have turned to biological solutions and IPM programs to control plagues and diseases. Greater [...] is possible for growers to use many more beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. Chrysopa-E is also suitable

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

  February 17, 2025

  future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers [...] family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] foundation of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused on quality