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

  January 6, 2021

  Scotland and the Republic of Ireland, A. swirskii has always been permitted for use under glass and polythene. However, for Wales, Northern Ireland and the [...] “Koppert would like to thank the host farms R. and V. Emery, Romsey, B. R. Brooks and Son, Faversham, and New Forest Fruit Company, Brokenhurst, for allowing [...] tunnels. The new licence will now permit the release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in England, in both edible and ornamental crops grown under polythene structures

• Wheat bunt

  They rupture at harvest and release black, powdery spores, that smell like fish, hence the common name stinking bunt. Life cycle and appearance of Wheat bunt [...] General Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis only differ in one gene and easily hybridize. There is debate whether they should indeed be considered separate [...] Tilletia tritici and Tilletia laevis survive as teliospores in the soil or on seed. These teliospores germinate in response to moisture and form basidiospores

• Pea and Bean Weevil Trap

  Use the Pea and Bean Weevil Trap for monitoring pea and bean weevil in combination with species-specific pheromone. Pests Pea and bean weevil ( Sitona [...] pheromone which lures the male and female weevils into the trap. Once in the trap they cannot escape and are easy to detect, count and identify. Presentation One [...] Mode of action The Pea and Bean Weevil Trap needs to be used in combination with Pherodis pheromone dispensers. The dispensers release a species-specific pheromone

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] generate and maintain a healthy and active root zone, in which the crop is stimulated to produce new roots, which in turn release exudates and sugars to [...] zone Trianum and Vidi Parva work together to optimise root establishment, and Trichoderma harzianum T-22 colonisation. Repeated research and field trials

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution [...] surfaces and full field distribution - high-tech cultivations with mono-rail or pipe-rail Airbug : hand-held blower - full field distribution - low and mid-tech [...] distribution and for specific hot spots. The Airbug’s special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  the whiteflies and thrips and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle and invading the body cavity. Once inside, the fungus releases enzymes that break [...] Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective [...] a range of pests, including whiteflies and thrips that are found in vegetables, ornamentals , nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation. How

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as [...] Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture from an early age. Her fascination with ecosystems and the interaction between living beings led [...] the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these small yet powerful allies

• Vidi Funda

  moisture and the existing microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and develops [...] drippers Dosage The dosage of Vidi Funda depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Start application [...] Vidi Funda restores and maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction

• Vidi Parva

  induce the formation of fine roots and root hairs and promote the uptake of nutrients from the rhizosphere and the release of exudates that support the rhizosphere [...] microbiology. Visual effect Longer roots with more branches and root hairs. Pack size 1, 5 and 20 litre containers (country specific). Presentation Liquid [...] coverage Dosage The dosage of Vidi Parva depends on crop, growth substrate and climate and should always be adjusted to the particular situation Start application

• Knowing & recognizing

  pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with [...] edition of Knowing and recognizing also includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to [...] crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well