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

  September 30, 2024

  greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] Ulti-Mite Amblyseius swirskii It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other [...] no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is so

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  Contents Contents 1 About this document............................................................................. 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Safety [...] Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Über dieses Dokument......................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Sicherheit [...] Sumario Sumario 1 Acerca de este documento................................................................... 6 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 2 Seguridad

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father [...] after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father

• Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

  January 31, 2025

  brown patches across the field at the end of the winter. Many insects can also potentially threaten seedlings and small crops during the winter and early growing [...] clip plants at the soil surface; some insects may be nocturnal and burrow into the soil during the day, making it difficult to identify the culprit. Leaf-feeding [...] sometimes the insect may be present. However, if you see shot holing you may need to cut the plant open to determine what is feeding in the whorl. The role

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test [...] there, so the level of infestation is higher and whitefly levels are high earlier in the year. We could theoretically spray everything in the greenhouse [...] so that the new crop starts off “clean”. But given the lack of effective products, that’s not an option.’ Halting whitefly development Last year, Sam

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact [...] strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products

• Pollination under artificial lights

  December 18, 2018

  into greenhouses in Europe towards the end of the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at Koppert Biological [...] colonies. The company has been finding solutions to these problems ever since. Constant innovation The first hive innovation was the introduction of the ‘ Wireless [...] growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this

• Pepino mosaic virus

  protection against PepMV US1. This approach is based on the principle of cross-protection, where: A mild virus strain occupies the plant It prevents infection [...] sed life cycle. Entry The virus enters plants through small wounds caused by handling, pruning, or harvesting. Spread within the plant It multiplies and [...] and moves rapidly through the plant, often before symptoms are visible. Symptom development Symptoms can appear within 1–3 weeks, but infections may remain

• Cryptobug-L

  intervals of 1-2 weeks, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy [...] after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark, bottle horizontally [...] action Larvae and adults consume the mealybug completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely. Pack size 1,000 larvae. Presentation 500 ml bottle

• Crop Protection

  residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against [...] negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops