• Vidi Funda

  January 1, 1970

  moisture and the existing microbial population, and release the minerals into the surrounding soil. It is this gradual decomposition that supports and develops [...] aerobic conditions this is a sign that the substrate biology is active and becoming more resilient The fungus will disappear as the pellets break-down Storage [...] Funda restores and maintains the natural balance of the soil. Crops All crops. Mode of action The Vidi Funda pellets break down through the interaction of

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

  June 11, 2024

  in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ Paul [...] introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter [...] solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  which threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for [...] collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products identified by CABI Raising the awareness of available [...] currently being developed by CABI Enhancing and promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things have become more structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment [...] lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually [...] For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  January 1, 1970

  plantation is in the third year of production and we used one Natupol Booster hive per hectare last spring. The other part of the plantation is in the second [...] MerryBerry is the largest plantation of bio blueberries in Romania. The farm is located in the village of Mija deep in the picturesque county of Dambovita [...] reason is to ensure proper pollination regardless of weather conditions or the wildlife present in the area. In our experience the cost of pollination is fully

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment [...] 281f81196884 ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for [...] years ago, but by far the greatest achievement is that we have managed to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles [...] mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The [...] new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  Ireland and the Netherlands where Natutec Drive is currently being used. 'Besides the time and expense of applying biologicals by hand, the biggest advantage [...] distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety [...] Natutec Drive is the uniformity of application which is very difficult to achieve manually, especially over longer rows,' says the owner and Managing Director

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  under cool and wet conditions during the winter months. The symptoms are apparent in winter and early spring. Early symptoms are yellowing and browning of [...] of leaf tips, and in a later stage crown and root rot. This gives distinctive brown patches across the field at the end of the winter. Many insects can [...] during the day, making it difficult to identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding is more obvious, and sometimes the insect may be present. However, if you see shot

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  blowing them over the crop, saves time over the extended biological control period. Sachets also prevent spillage and unnecessary waste, and the application [...] fruit growers in the UK and Italy can expect Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented [...] Sachet Benefits Not only do the sachets prolong the effective duration of the product, hanging them at regular intervals in the plants themselves, instead