• Lettuce

  About Lettuce (Lactuca sativa) belongs to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a hardy annual that is easy to cultivate and most often grown for its leaves [...] leaves. It is, however, often plagued on by a number of insect and mammal pests and fungal and bacterial diseases, and can suffer numerous nutrient deficiencies

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  prolong the duration of their efficacy. It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and [...] and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations [...] with impact The Ulti-Mite sachet immediately put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  wide range of pests such as the pupae and larvae of thrips , the larvae of black vine weevil and several beetles , caterpillars , the larvae of sciarid flies [...] skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  Agriotes spp), the larval stage of click beetles belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective [...] growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil [...] maximising the impact of nematode biocontrol. A strategy of applying split doses can be followed to ensure that the whole risk period is covered. The use of

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold protection against various damaging symptoms of the PepMV EU [...] cracking. Transmission is often the result of impinging plant sap, when working with tomato plants, and by exposure of the plants to infected materials such [...] successfully used by growers all over the world and currently protects a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes globally. V10: A Success

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  working within the same broad field to connect, strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified [...] leaders in the application of biological control in food production, dedicated researchers from prestigious universities, experts in the use of AI & robotics [...] and host a range of clinics run by dedicated Koppert UK consultants. An array of diverse and accomplished guests will be attending the conference including;

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  distributed by hanging them over the stalk of a fully grown leaf at the top of the plant. From there Mirical will spread throughout the crop, where they establish [...] establish, and develop, itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours [...] reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. Easier to apply and with more exact dosing, this new and improved solution results

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale. Accepting [...] Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its continuous [...] improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  around the rim of the applicator bottles when applying the product manually. The fact that they remain within the carrier is a positive feature of Spidex [...] system The ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital ® project was the birth of a new P. persimilis product, but fundamental to this outcome, was the development [...] such as the Airbug® and Mini-Airbug®. For strawberry crops, the Natutec Drive ® offers the most efficient option. Once applied to the crop, the white P

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  and Spanish. The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information [...] around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost [...] now counts 443 pages of the latest information, dozens of illustrations on the life cycles of insects and 700 photographs on the most prevalent pests,