• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection [...] and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those breakthroughs in turn have served as a launch pad for

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  cardamom production in Guatemala, improved maize production in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, a [...] agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable disease control in tomato in India. The Koppert Foundation was also active in education projects [...] Syria/Turkey. New Organisational Structure In 2022, the Foundation established a governance structure comprising a board, a steering committee, and three working

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  s showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really high, with

• Vidi Parva

  plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and application of the [...] Venturi system Avoid drainage in substrates when applying by drench/drip to prevent leaching Make sure Vidi Parva does not remain in the irrigation system overnight [...] from 3-5 litres/ha Applications should be repeated once Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of this, the introduction of the predatory bug is generally not carried [...] the predatory bug Orius laevigatus (Thripor) in tunnels or glasshouses, to help control thrips. Orius is a highly effective predator of thrips, attacking [...] including the adults. The presence of pollen enhances the rate of development of Orius, hence they are frequently found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more balanced and targeted pest management, with a specific [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else. As a result [...] expressed per plant in strawberries, though per m 2 in cane fruit such as raspberries. The table below is a guideline for application rates in different crops [...] result it is not usually possible to use this predator in a preventative fashion; instead it is normally introduced as soon as the first spider mites are found

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  has only been on the market for a short period, but already its performance is striking a chord with growers, and there are strong indications of widespread [...] formulation is based on a well-fed P. persimils population consisting of eggs, nymphs and adults. The product can be applied to the crop canopy by using a shaker [...] remain within the carrier is a positive feature of Spidex Vital ® . In order to check the product for the presence of P. persimilis , a simple procedure can

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops [...] successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine [...] beneficial nematodes , are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important role in the biological control [...] are very flexible in terms of a temperature window, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large agri-ready formats