• Biological Pest Control

  viruses, or fungi, can be used to target specific pest species while leaving non-target organisms unharmed. Unlike chemical pesticides, which can have detrimental [...] a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally [...] products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn

• Bean seed fly

  targets bean crops but can attack crucifers, cereals and tubers worldwide. Adult flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae [...] burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae mainly attack seedlings by feeding on emerged roots and cotyledons. Plants that [...] that survive are weak and less tolerant to subsequent attacks by other pests and plant pathogens. This feeding activity can significantly reduce crop yields

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  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 [...] Just as you can be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites [...] feeder mites, and supplementary feeding products sold by Koppert. Icons on the product packaging show you the precautionary measures that can be taken to prevent

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

  February 17, 2025

  tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling [...] years, and now you can’t imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert [...] purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets in

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  local Koppert representative for personalized advice and information about Koppert biocontrol products that can be applied using Natutec technology. Endorsed [...] the surface area and layout of your growing environment. Select the system that best suits your operations and maximise efficiency and effectiveness of [...] distribution. Increase efficiency and save up to 80% in labour costs with streamlined application methods. The right system for you Choosing the right system

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly , red spider mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner [...] had an average annual increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to

• Lyprauta

  numerous droplets of oxalic-acid containing saliva that they use for catching and killing prey and for shelter. [...] number of flower stems and a longer vegetative stage. The root damage can also form entry points for pathogens. Life cycle and appearance of Lyprauta The [...] yellow and embedded in a dense web. Adult flies are long and slender and have a dark brown head with short antennae. The thorax is brownish-yellow and the

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  version of Natutec Drive that can be drawn behind a moving vehicle, a fully autonomous pipe rail, and a module that can be fixed to existing farming equipment [...] distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety [...] preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly for strawberry applications. And demo

• Aphidalia

  30°C (59 and 86°F). Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature [...] tree Dosage The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] as the first aphids are detected on the trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized