• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  linked to this development work have overwhelmingly given their full endorsement to this new and exciting engineering innovation. “When I arrive on farm with [...] Natutec Drive from the beginning, and I am looking forward to seeing this in practise on strawberry farms throughout the British Isles in the years ahead,” [...] latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated mechanical

• Pollination checklist Natupol Fly

  chemical applications on Natupol Fly generally resemble the side effects on bumblebees. For further information on side effects on Natupol Fly, search in [...] depending on the actual temperature. Natupol Fly is supplied as pupae in cardboard tubes. Use 15 ml of pupae per square metre as standard. Modify this quantity

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect on other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 [...] different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand

• Dacnusa sibirica

  Dacnusa sibirica is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae . This insect is known for its role as a biological control agent, particularly [...] of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of Minusa depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Dacnusa sibirica

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  with us on this journey of discovery, and therefore this digital tool will be set to make its debut at the Fruit Logistica fair in Berlin this February [...] here or scan the QR code at the bottom of this article. Provide your input The Koppert Digital Assistant This innovative tool provides growers with 24/7 [...] industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development of a digital assistant that's designed

• Flies

  Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce, and herbs also causes cosmetic damage, and sometimes this can occur on such a scale that [...] indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs and tender roots as well [...] ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on rotting plant material and are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity. This is something that is high up on the political agenda, as well as being an important social [...] In some cases, we have to take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in the fight against the oak

• Lyprauta

  dark-coloured mark on the apical wing parts as well as two smaller marks. Adults of L. chacoensis have only one small dark-coloured spot on their wings. The [...] family Enchytraeidae. Damage symptoms The symptoms are superficial damage on roots. Especially the root tips are affected. They become black and start [...] above the damaged area, the roots produce large numbers of new branches. This ultimately results in a reduced number of flower stems and a longer vegetative

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

  August 5, 2025

  striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better known under the product name Limonica . This predatory mite is [...] scaling up to commercial volumes during peak periods. "We have been working on this since we started with Limonica in 2012. The breakthrough came two years [...] Lead Rearing Techniques at Koppert. “But it places extremely high demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  region of the Netherlands, the 80-hectare orchard grows apples on 45 hectares and pears on 35 hectares. Apple varieties grown include Elstar, Goudreinetten [...] Fruit grower Alfred Verstegen works together with his brother and nephews on their fruit company, Verstegen VOF in Opijnen, Gerlderland. Six years ago [...] that show where crop protection products or fertilizers should be applied. This means we use fewer chemical agents and work with biological solutions where