• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 18, 2021

  naturally-occurring species in many countries and is found throughout Europe, the USA, Canada, and parts of Africa and Asia. It is a cold-tolerant predatory mite [...] crops in outdoor cultivation and naturally occurs on strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, blackberry, black and red currant and other soft fruits. It is also [...] but also spider mites , whiteflies , gall mites and russet mites. It also feeds on pollen and fungi and hence can sustain itself on the crop without prey

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  Adapted to warmer and drier conditions, Rophoria stands out as a versatile and resilient solution. The product must be used preventatively or as soon as the [...] depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or recognized distributor [...] introduce two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: Rophoria and Syrphidend . The hoverfly-based biological agents play an additional role

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  May 8, 2019

  be applied at the start of the tomato crop, or even a few days in advance of planting ( e.g. in December or January for long season crops). The dispensers [...] which contains an aluminium wire to enable its positioning in the greenhouse, and the other filled with the specific T. absoluta sex pheromone (see picture [...] dispensers should be hung vertically from the crop wire, clips or strings (see crop picture below) at an application rate of 800-1000/ha. After installation of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for mass production, resulting in an effective and viable solution. Those [...] quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed the most extensive and innovative predatory mite range on [...] dedicated to tracking new and existing pests, including their spread and evolving behaviour into new plants, crops, regions and climates. While it is impossible

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  very important for whitefly and thrips control strategies. This natural enemy can be applied either as loose product and/or as slow release sachets (Ulti-Mite [...] cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots without being damaged, and after 14 days the roots [...] their scales and white waxy deposits are, unfortunately, highly visible on the undersides of the leaves, which can result in rejection and lost sales. Control

• Personal message to our customers

  April 8, 2020

  to you. Because, without you the World wouldn’t have fresh and healthy vegetables, fruit and flowers. Especially in a time when it is increasingly important [...] natural solutions. And that we can continue to work together on growing sustainable crops, in partnership with nature. Take care of yourself, and each other: [...] sure you know that we are here for you. No matter where you are in the World, or which crop you grow. Thanks to the effort of all our colleagues across the

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first and second adult fly generations. Psila Protect [...] Once a nematode enters a Carrot fly larva or pupa, it releases a toxic bacterium, which causes septicaemia and death. The summer treatment, against second [...] externally on young tap roots. The second instar larvae can feed externally and internally on young tap roots, but the majority of mining activity inside

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation [...] versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly, they’re cost-effective, and there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there [...] changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  consisting of eggs, nymphs and adults. The product can be applied to the crop canopy by using a shaker bottle or dosing tube, or through blower-type equipment [...] served edible and ornamental growers for more than 50 years. The new product is also based on P. persimilis, but this comes with several new and interesting [...] markets it serves. “We are continually looking at new and improved solutions for pest control, and Spidex Vital® is a great example of this,” commented

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  Global board members and entomological experts, and host a range of clinics run by dedicated Koppert UK consultants. An array of diverse and accomplished guests [...] & robotics, agricultural specialists, advisors on biostimulants and pollination , and many more. Practical Demonstrations To Take Place A number of exciting [...] deployed across agricultural and amenity areas, how our brilliant Natutec Drive distributes natural predators to crops, and how an array of Koppert biological