• Biological Pest Control

  pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological [...] pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more about Pests Advantages of biological

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

  October 6, 2025

  Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability Tom Groot, responsible for the patent process, emphasizes why Koppert has [...] Limonica available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished [...] high demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its

• 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 [...] obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present. However, if you see shot holing you may need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl [...] conditions for beneficials: Scouting helps determine the best timing and environmental conditions for releasing biological control agents. For example,

• Premium Quality, Around The World

  March 6, 2023

  are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to achieve that for its customers. Getting [...] world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, say, Mexico or Kenya within one or two days. Koppert puts much [...] Ebbelaar leads Koppert’s Dispatch Department. ‘We have to guarantee two things for our customers. One: the quality of our products must be perfectly preserved

• Protected vegetables

  dependency: IPM reduces the need for chemical pesticides, minimizing the risk of harmful residues on vegetables. This is crucial for meeting stringent food [...] phone manually or use the scanner for Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your [...] standards and consumer demand for pesticide-free produce. Cost-effective: Implementing IPM can result in improved profitability for growers. By using targeted

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  important for flower visitation. The time taken for thermoregulation at higher temperatures comes at the cost of foraging, with negative consequences for pollination [...] Pollination therefore deserves the utmost attention. Many aspects need to be considered for good pollination. Pollinating insects, the strength of plants, [...] high altitude. Cold climates allow for the maximum temperature in the greenhouse to be reduced below the danger levels for pollination. Pollination also has

• Bumblebee stings

  should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health [...] mają charakter wyłącznie charakter edukacyjny. Nie wolno wykorzystywać ich do diagnozowania lub leczenia problemów zdrowotnych, ponieważ nie mogą one zastąpić [...] что они у вас могут быть, пожалуйста, обратитесь за медицинской помощью. For more information visit our website! 07-2023 | PR28605

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionising biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  foil used for Ulti-Mite opens up new possibilities in outdoor crop protection , such as citrus cultivation. The innovative packaging allows for stable and [...] designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out and [...] interruption. Without proper moisture, the reproductive process would halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically

• Aphidius matricariae

  recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use Aphidius matricariae The natural enemy [...] controlling aphid infestations and reducing the need for chemical interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily [...] parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable

• Pollination checklist tomato

  the transfer of enough pollen for pollination. Fruit setting takes place once a flower has been pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before [...] temperature to which they are exposed is too high for a lengthy period, the hive and the colony may suffer damage. You should therefore position the bumblebee hive [...] Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download