• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory mites and use our mites for their experiments and trials in the field. The benefits [...] biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging and transportation

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  June 20, 2019

  naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated around the buds, or infest the entire plant, resulting in severely stunted [...] predator will feed on thrips pupae in the growing medium, and any larvae that fall off the foliage. Thripex Before and after pot-spacing, distribute Thripex [...] is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, and now available in the U.K, the new and improved Mirical has been [...] pygmaeus (Mirical) is now stronger and better able to establish, and develop, itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution [...] destination in optimal condition. The packaging also reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. Easier to apply and with more

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  do not cause any damage but the larvae live in the soil and feed on roots and shoots of mainly grasses and cereal crops, which they pull into the ground [...] has one generation per year and young larvae start to cause damage in autumn. The larvae overwinter and become active again and feed voraciously when the [...] warm up in spring. The common crane fly Tipula oleracea, which is present in parts of Europe and the USA, has two generations per year, one in autumn,

• Mycotal FAQ

  national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries also against thrips and aphids. Always check the [...] kills the pests between 7 and 10 days after the spraying application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop? Mycotal is safe [...] Koppert (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above and below ground to protect [...] bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect [...] as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies and many others. Koppert

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives [...] continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares [...] the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors such as coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable disease control in tomato in India. The Koppert Foundation was also active in education projects [...] South America. In 2023, the Koppert Foundation supported 9 smallholder farmer projects in 7 different countries. In total, 23,150 farmers (and consequently [...] cardamom production in Guatemala, improved maize production in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, a

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  grown in synthetic growing media, growers should note that the use of this product in recirculating water systems in a glasshouse may result in dilute [...] safely and legally to protect humans, wildlife and the environment, especially groundwater and surface water. Pesticide disposal advice is detailed in the [...] farmyards and roads. STORAGE AND DISPOSAL Apply product within 3 days of receipt. Store in cold conditions (4-10°C). KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  April 19, 2018

  The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also [...] increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection [...] of operation. The original board that includes CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director