• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our [...] response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application of predatory mites in challenging climates [...] to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated

• Natupol Booster

  After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove the plastic liner and the sugar [...] sugar water tank from the hive, then place the liner back inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed [...] placed 4-7 days before the crop starts flowering Distribute the Natupol Boosters evenly throughout the plot. The best position is on a horizontal platform

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag [...] and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary measures [...] Application device If you use an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you

• Vine mealybug

  from the pupa. The male is smaller (1 mm), dark orange in color with long tail filaments and transparent wings and has no mouthparts. The female is larger [...] As the name indicates, this mealybug is mostly found on grapevines, but also on figs and pomegranates. Damage symptoms Mealybugs inflict damage on the [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper and lower surface of leaves close to the veins, or low on the stem or stalk close to the ground. The pinkish [...] colour. Along the dorsal surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule [...] and burrow into the stem to emerge at ground level. The caterpillars pupate in an earthen cocoon, concealed either within the crop or in another suitable

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first [...] develop these products on our own: our R&D department is constantly testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and [...] crop health and resilience is unique; it offers an integrated approach to today’s progressive farmers. With the combination of the right macro- and microbiological

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  With the release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company [...] of spider mite in vegetable, fruit and ornamental crops. Ulti-Mite is a sachet that is highly resistant to drought and moisture in greenhouses, under plastic [...] times better than the standard sachets. The new sachet is also completely industrially compostable, and Koppert has also strengthened the hook so that it

• Capirel

  Maintain agitation of mixture in the tank (e.g. with a recirculation pump) Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water If tank mixing with a compatible [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] nematodes in stone fruits & nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  around 15 o C and the closer the temperature is to this, the shorter the leaf wetness period that is required. Inside the plant, the pathogens produce haustoria [...] brown. On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens [...] through the stomata or directly by penetrating the cuticula. For germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around

• Predatory mites

  Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] prey on the larvae of fungus gnats in the soil, preventing them from turning into adult fungus gnats. Predatory mites packaging Predatory mites in bottles