• May beetle

  ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage, the larvae [...] cause damage to crops, the most representative genus is the Phyllophaga . Given the external physical similarities between the adults and larvae of this

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] 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 [...] and creating the perfect ecosystem for them, with additional prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking

• Fusarium spp.

  This species is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vascular system of the host plant and spreads upwards inside the plants. The other species [...] towards the foot of the plant and enters the vascular system. Inside the vessels, the fungus produces mycelium and many spores (microconidia), which are [...] upwards. At the same time, the plant produces gum as a defence mechanism to stop the fungus from spreading. This gum blocks the xylem and causes the wilting

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips [...] in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale [...] solution, Mirical , won first prize in the prestigious international Fruit Logistica Innovation Technology Award. The award, which was presented by Messe

• Drososan

  using the enclosed hook The most effective place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop [...] If the crop is low, make sure the traps hang at least one metre above the ground. In taller crops, the traps can be placed in the crop Protect the traps [...] action The Drososan trap needs to be used in combination with Fruit Fly Attractant. The spotted wing drosophila are attracted to the trap by the liquid

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

  March 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert [...] solutions. At the time, biological pest control was seen as unconventional, even laughed at. “People thought we were crazy, calling us the ‘guys with bugs ,’”

• Pherodis

  combination with an insect trap, the type of trap depends on the species to be monitored. The species-specific sex pheromone lures males of the target pest [...] both sexes of the target species. Presentation Aluminium sachet with pheromone/lure dispenser. Preparation Collect the sachets containing the pheromone dispensers [...] from the cold store and open the sachets Do not touch the dispenser, since manual contact can spread pheromones to other areas Application Place the dispenser

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  conference will provide the perfect opportunity to engage with experts and find the answers. There will also be an opportunity throughout the conference for leading [...] are applied by growers across the UK to enhance yields and improve production. An Opportunity To Chat With Experts The conference will feature an impressive [...] working within the same broad field to connect, strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified

• Picusan

  dispenser in the top basket of the trap When using the kairomone: place the kairomone in the white bucket of the trap Pheromone and kairomone can be used [...] effectively reduces the reproductive potential of the population. Presentation Ten sets in a box. Preparation When using the pheromone: place the pheromone dispenser [...] For monitoring: 6 traps per hectare (2 in the centre of the field spaced at 25 metres and 4 at the borders of the field spaced at 100 metres) For protective

• Deltatrap

  of the triangle upwards Place the Pherodis capsule in the middle of the sticky insert at the bottom of the trap Application Hang the traps approximately [...] n Fold the trap into a triangle Place a sticky insert at the bottom of the trap, with the sticky surface facing upwards Fold both edges at the base of [...] cific sex pheromone which lures the males of the particular pest into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count