• Natutec Drive

  for distribution through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec [...] used as a customized vehicle or on existing farming equipment, no matter what crop system. Koppert's Natutec Drive, the release system for predatory mites [...] multiple products and densities Uniformity of distribution, which results in excellent biological control Labour saving User friendly/ease of use How does

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

  June 11, 2024

  it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first [...] market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and

• Thrips

  Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower [...] thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause problems in agriculture and [...] horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions they are not larger than 2.5 mm

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  most existing farm equipment, no matter what system is in place.' Proving popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the [...] customers in the UK - mainly for strawberry applications. And demo trials are underway in France, US, Germany and Spain' Tom Vroegop explains. 'We are continuously [...] being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France and the US. Koppert

• Aphids

  control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of [...] plant: In severe cases, aphid infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers and are feeding [...] following characteristics: Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped body with long

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  world. When soils are degraded and nutrients are not replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of [...] for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development [...] chemical elements are essential to plants. Soils supply 15. Agricultural production will have to increase by 60% to meet the global food demand in 2050. 33% of

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• Spider mites and other mites

  control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats [...] spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely [...] feeding habits. Plant mites generally thrive in warm and dry conditions, which is why they are often problematic in greenhouses and during hot, dry weather

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  process, so they are larger than other nematodes. This means that they have more energy, can target larvae more accurately, and are much more effective [...] growing and nutrition. Thanks to the strict checks we use in our production process, our nematodes are free of any diseases.' Rick also highlights how effective [...] pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural product. It's perfect for use in biological cultivation and doesn't harm

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology [...] filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the [...] perfectly with his growing interest in biological pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science