• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate, nutritious and safe food for all. In [...] agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide', says Peter Maes. 'We believe this is the way to improve [...] it was necessary to respect the whole plant, both above and below ground, when it comes to plant health. Today, an increasing proportion of our resources

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling pests, like eggs [...] the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved f [...] predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural

• Tomato

  substantial damage. The tomato leafminer ( Tuta absoluta ) is an increasing problem worldwide, it is devouring tomato foliage and inflicting significant harm [...] damage can occur at high density when eventually fruits will also be affected, and leaves dry out quickly. Damage is first seen on the lower parts of the [...] predatory mirid bug, is known to feed on spider mites , providing effective control. Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ), a predatory gall midge, is also effective

• Trianum-P

  stronger and more uniform crop and better yields. This effect is stronger when the plant is under stress and/or cultivated under less than optimum growing [...] first two days after application of the product. Trianum-P is not a systemic product and is therefore not taken up by the plant Do not use disinfectants [...] can be used in most crops. Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster

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

  June 4, 2021

  products. ‘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 [...] to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of [...] started soft fruit cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating

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

  June 4, 2021

  products. ‘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 [...] to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation.’ Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of [...] started soft fruit cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive . We have fitted the unit onto our heating

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognised [...] at a global level for food security and sustainability around the world. When soils are degraded and nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity [...] management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilisers is the only way to protect our future, and help plants to become stronger and

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 5, 2019

  salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse [...] Environmental conditions: the development of Mycotal is favoured by high relative humidity (above 70%, when applied with the adjuvant Addit ) and temperatures [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution that can be used throughout the cropping season

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

  August 5, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] product name Limonica . This predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species [...] potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  pests. Packaging Rophoria is supplied in a cardboard box containing 100 hoverfly pupae of Sphaerophoria rueppellii. Syrphidend is supplied in a cardboard [...] before pupation. Rophoria Rophoria , the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart [...] warmer conditions, Syrphidend , featuring the hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus , is well-suited for cooler conditions. Despite its narrower temperature range