• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field [...] weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially

• Boost your cherry flowers for a good production

  March 11, 2021

  right strategy for a strong fruit set. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in Autumn, are swelling [...] A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. Top fruit crops are close to flowering. Now it is the time to choose the right [...] and elements needed for a good yield and high quality. Veni Calcium supplies the plant with readily available calcium that is needed for the cell wall formation

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber [...] market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] intended solely for informative purposes and may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management [...] scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases. Plants communicate in colour [...] colour and growth, so when scouting for seedling diseases look for yellowing, wilted, stunted, or dead plants. In general, certain weather and soil conditions

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic collaboration, Koppert has succeeded in making Limonica available in commercial [...] produce and deliver Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability Tom Groot, responsible for the patent process, emphasizes [...] investing in improvement and upscaling, and offers growers the certainty of an exclusive, reliable product.” Looking ahead: Limonica as the standard in integrated

• A good fruit set is the start of a good production!

  April 6, 2020

  here! And time for fruit crops to flower. A strong fruit set is all important for a high quality and healthy yield. The flower buds, formed in fall, are swelling [...] is a period of rapid cell division when there is a high demand for energy. Calcium is essential during this period, and often a limiting factor, in order [...] Apply a foliar spray of Vidi Terrum + Veni Calcium just prior to flowering, during flowering, and directly after fruit set. Aim for (at least) 3 foliar

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  of a new release licence for Swirski Mite®, issued by DEFRA in November 2020. Until now, Swirski Mite® has been licensed in England for use only in glasshouses [...] Mite® in polythene tunnels in England Koppert can announce the launch of a suite of products aimed at improving the robustness of IPM programmes in strawberry [...] swirskii . For Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, A. swirskii has always been permitted for use under glass and polythene. However, for Wales, Northern

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  biological solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable is a good thing,’ Alfred adds. Koppert’s [...] apple orchard in early spring. ‘Although the weather has been unpredictable these last few years, we make sure to place our order for the hives in good time [...] their fruit company, Verstegen VOF in Opijnen, Gerlderland. Six years ago, they introduced Natupol Tripol bumblebees for optimal pollination of their apple

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  may be more appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first [...] (Psila rosae) on a Carrot root Carrot fly The Carrot fly, Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface [...] The adult fly is 6-8 mm long, has two pairs of wings, a reddish-brown head, a shiny black thorax and a dark abdomen. Carrot Root Fly Trap Koppert Carrot Fly