• Cryptobug

  Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However [...] in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical [...] dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning [...] Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved to Almeria for family reasons. There, he encountered the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture and a new

• May beetle

  they move to the next stage, the larvae start to feed on larger plant roots, which later leads to signs of wilting and stunted growth. Lifecycle and appearance [...] similar, with their key features being a whitish, milky-coloured body and reddish-brown head, measuring approximately 5 to 7 cm in length. To differentiate [...] setae in their final abdominal segment is needed, although this is not a method which works for all species. They can best be identified based on examination

• Lurem-TR

  Dosage Use 1 dispenser per 100 m 2 Replace after 6 weeks Combined use Use in combination with Horiver sticky traps. Storage time See package for expiry [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species [...] the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap and dispenser just

• V10

  before use Use a disinfected bucket which is rinsed well with water before use Dilute 0.8 litre V10 with 8 litres of cold water (4-10°C/39-50°F) Use the diluted [...] growing point Using a sponge with a scouring pad wipe and slightly wet the upper surface of the leaf with V10 solution Dosage 0.8 litre per hectare One [...] V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  economic loss to the business, that can often be avoided. A hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic [...] from benches, or used capillary matting, by washing, drying and brushing, before the disinfectant treatment is applied. Rooting rates can be improved by [...] hormone dip treatment prior to sticking. Root initiation and development can be encouraged by watering-in the cuttings with the plant biostimulant Vidi

• General Terms and Conditions of Sale - Koppert UK Ltd.

  the goods or any parts for them) which the Company is to supply in accordance with these Conditions/specified on the Order Form to which these Conditions [...] subject to which the Company’s quotation is accepted or purported to be accepted or the Customer’s order is made or purported to be made or by any previous [...] agents to the Customer or its employees or agents as to the storage application or use of the Goods which is not confirmed in Writing by the Company is followed

• Ervipar

  effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol [...] dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Ervipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] aphid infestation is expected. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the [...] vegetables and ornamentals , Koppert looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an

• Natupol Smart

  Natupol Smart can be used in small greenhouses up to 1000 m² or in crops that produce less pollen (less than 25 flowers per m²). Crops Round, beef and plum tomatoes [...] maximum size and starts declining in size and pollination activity. Colony development depends on environmental conditions and the amount and quality of [...] Pay attention to advice for best practice under conditions with artificial light or in hot environments. Storage time after receipt To guarantee the best