• Root and crown rot of strawberry

  clavispora in the case of root and crown rot (of strawberry), first found in The Netherlands, and Pestalotiopsis longisetula in the case of leaf spots, such [...] appearance of Root and crown rot of strawberry Not much is known about the life cycle. The fungus produces ascospores and conidia, but their role in the epidemic [...] such as leaf spot of strawberry and fruit rot reported mainly from Brazil. The genus is quite complex, so the taxonomy may change. Pestalotiopsis clavispora

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 8, 2019

  propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Tr [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for [...] under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? Bumblebees rarely sting. The chance of being stung by [...] swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting, lasting for only a couple of hours. This can occur directly after the sting, but more generally it [...] a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or pharynx, the patient should

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  application The airflow from the ventilator, and rotating dosage container, ensures an even distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device makes releasing predatory

• 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 sustainable [...] Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed severe eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became [...] entirely free of chemical pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  include the development of more robust environmental stewardship schemes, as well as the requirements of food retailers to limit the number of pesticide [...] Diversification of IPM In the future there will be a proliferation of smaller agribusiness companies as the multinationals reduce product ranges of chemical [...] products rather than techniques. Reinvestment of income derived from the sale of pest management products into the institutes and universities that generated

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  at Koppert, “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001 [...] technologies like the Airobug.” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies [...] control , as the mites are able to reach the pest faster.” An innovation toolbox Since 2006, Koppert has accelerated the introduction of new solutions

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost 10,000 hectares [...] decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological [...] I’m proud of the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  versions of Natutec Drive that take care of distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation [...] popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly [...] cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety of situations. Three versions of Natutec Drive The patented technology makes it possible to apply beneficial

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

  October 6, 2025

  quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these improvements, the results were [...] deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do [...] protection Marjon is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and we are ready to