• V10

  V10 can be used to protect tomato plants against damaging symptoms of virulent strains of Pepino mosaic virus . Diseases Pepino mosaic virus (PepMV EU, PepMV [...] compromised due to its degradation by RNA silencing. In this way the plant is equipped with a high level of protection against subsequent attempted infections [...] moderate protection against PepMV US1. Crops Protected tomato crops. Mode of action Following inoculation with V10, asymptomatic PepMV isolates VC1 and

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  for a range of pests found in vegetables, ornamentals, nursery trees and soft fruit in protected cultivation" Continuous Improvement The task of optimising [...] improvements have clearly resulted in better product performance in different crops and countries. We are now in the process of getting these new targets and [...] products in the market. ‘Koppert’s exploration for new potential targets for Mycotal, both in the laboratory and in the field, holds a great deal of potential

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing,

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  Airobug The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting [...] people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision agriculture and horticulture Technology is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in colder conditions, or [...] threat to you crop in a later stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start [...] colder periods of the year How fast do viable spores germinate Germination of viable spores (%) into colonies? 100 Germination rate of Mycotal and other

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, and now available in the U.K, the new [...] and the protective seal is recyclable, which results in much less waste. Mirical comes in sets of ten strips carrying the predatory bugs. These strips [...] arrive at their destination in optimal condition. The packaging also reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. Easier to apply

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot, dry conditions or when humidity drops below [...] valuable tool in integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Field results and performance Limonica has proven particularly effective in ornamentals and [...] adaptability in covered crops. These traits enable Limonica to establish early and exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures [...] temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time [...] Paper written on this subject in collaboration with horticultural consultant Godfrey Dol is now available in a variety of languages. Download the whitepaper

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors such as coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that [...] how to enhance the work of our bumblebees in poor (day)light conditions. We hope that our growers are going to make good use of our advice so that their

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  secret to its continued success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely [...] effective means of combating vine weevil. Of course, there are also chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae [...] result of intensive research and development. 'That's how we kept on improving the growing and nutrition. Thanks to the strict checks we use in our production