• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost importance. A [...] information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages. ’As both public and governmental [...] mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture, the importance of biological agents such as insects, fungi and

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing [...] necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides [...] horticulture is entirely free of chemical pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague

• Pherodis Fruit Fly Attractant

  In combination with a Drososan trap, monitoring and trapping of Drosophila suzukii in various fruit crops. Pests Spotted wing drosophila ( Drosophila suzukii) [...] Attractant is ready to use Fill the Drososan trap with 200 ml of the luring substance Refill when the luring substance has evaporated or is saturated with [...] fruit crops. Mode of action Flies are attracted by the luring substance and enter the trap. Once inside, they cannot escape and drown in the luring substance

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the [...] foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research [...] 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed.

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance [...] also be introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether [...] agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this

• Attracker

  insecticide sprays resulting in better control. Crops All crops. Mode of action Attracker is a solution of several sugars which lures thrips from their shelter [...] concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according [...] Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  dedicating focused research to the biology of the pest and diagnosing the prevalence of this new strain found in the field. Newly Resistant Myzus Strain Affecting [...] new strain is fast overtaking the former, and has also been found in crops such as eggplant, cabbage, chrysanthemum, roses and many others. It is establishing [...] protocol therefore focuses on Aphipar-M, which is more effective. ‘We have already proved its effectiveness in the lab, and are now doing cage and field

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around [...] by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks,

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species of Fusarium affect [...] measures is crucial to avoid this disease. Trianum as a preventative measure One preventive measure is the timely application of Trianum. Trianum is a biological [...] Fusarium. Preventive application of Trianum from the start of cultivation is essential to prevent early Fusarium infection. In 2022, Glastuinbouw The Netherlands

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit [...] solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy [...] it. Because of our research, we could act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s int