• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  Since 2019, we have partnered with Valto to exclusively distribute their product V10 . Thanks to our extensive global sales network in greenhouse horticulture [...] plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such as clothing and tools. ‘You can compare V10 to a flu vaccination’ explains Guido Roozemond [...] Roozemond. ‘V10 is used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  April 10, 2019

  mining moth, Tuta absoluta , the caterpillars of which can cause serious damage to a tomato crop. The product has been used successfully by UK tomato growers [...] composed of two parallel polymer tubes, one of which contains an aluminium wire to enable its positioning in the greenhouse, and the other filled with the specific [...] January for long season crops). The dispensers should be hung vertically from the crop wire, clips or strings (see crop picture below) at an application

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 1, 2023

  same high quality from all our products. We are confident this new branding supports us on our journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New [...] branding is rooted in nature and matches our ambition. Our mission is to contribute to 100% sustainable agriculture by partnering with nature, supporting [...] protection . Always looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the cannibalistic nature of Macrocheles.' The application [...] testing, Koppert will be replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that [...] and feeds on a variety of pests. Not only can this predatory mite be used to combat sciarid flies white worms, and thrips , it also makes short work of

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  In response to the growing challenges posed by aphid infestations, Koppert are pleased to introduce two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: [...] capabilities, prove to be efficient dispersers, covering large areas with ease from relatively few release points. Their unique ability to locate aphid hotspots [...] Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart, Syrphidend . Adapted to warmer and drier conditions

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  developing a biological method to combat the southern green shield bug ( Nezara viridula) . Koppert is working hard to make this product available in 2022 [...] spider mites , aphids and whiteflies. It is possible to remove green shield bugs manually from crops, but this is only an option at low levels of infestation [...] problem of southern green shield bugs at an early stage. Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  moult. Once fully-grown, caterpillars cease to feed, and then pupate. Eventually the moth or butterfly emerges from the pupa. Pheromone traps are available [...] used to control small, immature caterpillars. Dimilin flow (diflubenzuron) can be applied at egg hatch as a moulting accelerator insecticide, to control [...] Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families. Their

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  roots from sciarid fly attack by applying the entomopathogenic nematode Entonem, at 0.5 million nematodes per m 2 of cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 [...] Sciarid fly, commonly known as fungus gnats, can cause serious damage to the cuttings, to the extent of killing them. The larvae feed on the young roots of [...] planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots without being damaged, and after 14 days the roots should be sufficiently mature to avoid damage

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish [...] feeding activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart from other predatory mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development stages [...] and attention given to the crop over the last few weeks, many growers are starting to see a percentage of plants ‘fall out’ due to Phytophthora and other [...] weak and dying plants, or look at taking steps to promote plant health , and help the crop get through to harvest. Developing and maintaining an active