• Gilfresh Pumpkin Pollination Providing Excellent Yields

  May 5, 2023

  We caught up with Richard Gilpin, head of farm operations at Gilfresh, who explained the relationship Gilfresh is presently enjoying with Koppert as they [...] their pumpkin fields and are provided with regular consultancy from local Koppert experts: "We walk the fields with our local Koppert representative from [...] orchards also have hives". With pollination proving vital to increased yields in an expanding company such as Gilfresh, Koppert is showing to be at the heart

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica . Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds [...] between 20 and 25°C, with increased egg-laying and feeding activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart from other predatory mites is that it continues to [...] Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established ones such as Frankliniella occidentalis , Thrips tabaci and

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  government lab with the Junta de Andalucía. But when Koppert came looking for a research director, he saw an opportunity that aligned perfectly with his growing [...] and regions. But reinforcing them with strategic releases of Koppert’s solutions has shown great promise. Combined with microbiologicals, these products [...] It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  plants to cope with abiotic stress and produce good yield and quality under conditions with few resources. Changing consumer behaviour There is a growing awareness [...] 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 [...] resulting in resilient crops that can cope with biotic and abiotic stress and finally deliver end products with a highly visible and nutritional quality'

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the [...] sustainability is more than just biological control using natural enemies. ‘It goes much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use [...] fundamental knowledge. Is Koppert Biological Systems big enough for that? ‘No, not at present,’ says Peter Maes, ‘although Koppert is certainly strong in

• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  diverse in growth habit, ranging from tall to prostrate, with open or tightly closed canopies, and with and without leaf hairs. “For the protection of tall [...] ensuing 7-10 days,” explained Steve. For plants with a well-established canopy, predator application is achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system [...] Airbug® or larger Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role

• Navigating Energy Efficiency, Greenhouse Lighting & Pollination Success

  December 1, 2023

  bumblebee activity during days with low light conditions. Understanding how bumblebees have been affected by these changes is key to securing the most effective [...] where less daylight is available. As a result, bumblebees may not become active or only become active much later in the day. It is essential that the flowers [...] lights with blue and green light will help bumblebees forage and navigate on darker days. The installation of more and higher intensity LED is a trend

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  are difficult to control, with many chemical treatments no longer viable or now unavailable. Sophisticated & Safe As partners with nature, Koppert use the [...] e agriculture is enormous. And because of Koppert’s dedication to research, the opportunities for replacing conventional pesticides with natural, living [...] easy to use, and affordable spray solution. With beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution that is full of life! Free of residue and ready for a

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  April 10, 2019

  (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled [...] installation of Isonet T the glasshouse becomes saturated with the pheromone of T. absoluta , with the result that male moths are unable to find females for [...] this pest in the last two seasons. Close up of the polymer tubes Isonet T is composed of two parallel polymer tubes, one of which contains an aluminium

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  ‘Continuous improvement is only possible if the relationship between the producer and the buyer is clearly defined.’ Leon Mol is the director of product [...] ornamentals sector and how improvements can be made. With twenty supermarket chains across the world, this is important to us, as we want to distinguish ourselves [...] ambitions are also an important factor to us.’ Information included with the product is essential according to Mol. ‘After all, the products from the ornamental