• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage. New research has shown that Mycotal can also be a powerful weapon against pests in colder conditions [...] Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, [...] available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your

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

  August 5, 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 [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better

• 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 [...] conditions for beneficials: Scouting helps determine the best timing and environmental conditions for releasing biological control agents. For example, understanding [...] Plants communicate in colour and growth, so when scouting for seedling diseases look for yellowing, wilted, stunted, or dead plants. In general, certain

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  sachets, they also serve as a point of discussion when used in botanical collections. Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, [...] New Spical Ulti-Mite sachet improves spider mite control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert [...] Biological Systems has developed the new Spical Ulti-Mite sachet, which is a follow-on from the revolutionary Swirski Ulti-Mite sachet. Spical Ulti-Mite applied

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  programme, or if we have a very severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter The biggest pest issue for Floranova is thrips [...] plants for breeding creates some unique crop protection challenges. “I think there are higher pressures on the plants as they are on site for a longer [...] joint-venture in India for the production of warm-climate crops. In Norfolk 4,000m 2 of heated and unheated glass and polytunnels are used to grow a wide range

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

  June 4, 2021

  Angelov has worked on strawberries farms for 17 years. ‘In the past, application was done manually and proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not [...] Drive? Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision [...] ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class

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

  June 4, 2021

  Angelov has worked on strawberries farms for 17 years. ‘In the past, application was done manually and proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not [...] Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control Angel Angelov, Glasshouse Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took [...] ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class

• 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 [...] 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 [...] uptake and plays a vital role in promoting fruit set. Introduce Natupol bumblebees in the crop as soon as the first flowers open. For further information

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  es on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete [...] Systems. The White Paper written on this subject in collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download [...] you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites [...] applied where it is needed most. The increased efficacy and prolonged effectiveness of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of [...] is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around