• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  It’s a jaw-dropping moment. Growers are amazed by the visual quality and design of this piece of equipment,” commented Jonathan Sibun, Koppert’s engineering [...] system works on a revolving 60 litre drum which dispenses its contents, e.g. Spidex , Thripex or Swirski Mite, into a hopper, then onwards via a series of tubes [...] ahead,” he added. Patented System The Natutec Drive is a patented system, which is attached to a custom-made vehicle that travels freely between the tabletops

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Spidex Vital ® 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 [...] Koppert’s commitment to the markets it serves. “We are continually looking at new and improved solutions for pest control, and Spidex Vital® is a great example [...] Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development of a completely new and innovative P

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  Systems, now has a predatory mite that is active at lower temperatures at the beginning and towards the end of the growing season. A strong egg laying [...] when other mites would struggle. I am sure that with the addition of A. andersoni , a more robust control program can be achieved, especially in situations [...] Anso-Mite is a 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

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 5, 2019

  with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma [...] antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand [...] formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  in strawberry tunnels, with a high degree of efficiency and accuracy.” The Natutec Drive® is a patented system, attached to a custom-made vehicle, which [...] the start of the 2021 season. Central to Koppert’s new product announcements is the acquisition of a new release licence for Swirski Mite®, issued by DEFRA [...] crops can be treated with a predatory mite which delivers higher levels of activity against various thrips species that pose a risk to UK tunnel crops every

• Bumblebee stings

  for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health problem, please consult [...] Piqûres de bourdons et allergies Picaduras y alergias a los abejorros Użądleń trzmieli i alergii Hummelstiche und Allergien Hommelsteken en allergieën [...] consult medical care. Ces informations sont uniquement fournies à titre informatif et ne doivent en aucun cas être utilisées pour diagnostiquer ou traiter

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  reaches at least 16 o C, for a few hours a day. Aphiscout contains 5 selected parasites Five species in one application. Aphiscout contains a mix of five aphid [...] ent of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry plant [...] introduced as a solo treatment, or integrated with other aphid control measures, either biological or selective aphicide sprays. If required, a boost to the

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 17, 2022

  branding will ensure a powerful image across all global markets and confirms Koppert’s unique dedication and commitment in providing a comprehensive range [...] Over the years, our family company has evolved from a pioneering concern with four employees into a global market leader. According to Martin Koppert, Chief [...] solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with partners in pursuit of our mission. We believe this branding will open a world

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  “We have been impressed by the Airobug and Koppert’s know-how. This is not just a product, it’s a complete system. It is built around the Airobug which [...] installed at Bridge Farm Group’s Clay Lake nursery in Spalding, Lincolnshire. Head Grower Manager, Antonio Rodrigue said, “we needed a reliable and efficient system [...] manual labour in such an efficient and timely way. It is a great labour-saving device, giving about a 75% reduction in time spent applying the biocontrol,

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

  February 8, 2023

  Koppert’s predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this [...] andersoni products in sachets, Koppert’s R&D department decided to take the extra step to come to the market with a high performance slow release sachet [...] breeding sachet. Trials show that the sachet is active over a period of at least 4 weeks. ‘It works like a hybrid engine,’ Tim explains. ‘When the number of one