• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites happened on my path when I studied biology at the University [...] nature and especially predatory mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants [...] limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found my passion in life. Koppert is the place for me to be.’

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  continuous developments in technology have gradually shifted my focus in terms of plant protection to biological methods. That’s why I now use fewer and fewer [...] new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 [...] using Trianum for the past two years in order to protect his plants’ roots. ‘I started using Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained

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

  June 5, 2024

  ‘When my father passed away, my brother Peter started running Koppert as a commercial venture. I joined them in 1972, and my cousin Henri Oosthoek in 1977 [...] success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967 when they decided to commercialize the first production [...] 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

• Bumblebee stings

  and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you may have a health [...] bourdons et allergies Picaduras y alergias a los abejorros Użądleń trzmieli i alergii Hummelstiche und Allergien Hommelsteken en allergieën Шмелиные укусы [...] пожалуйста, обратитесь за медицинской помощью. For more information visit our website! 07-2023 | PR28605

• Larvanem

  insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box [...] box. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae [...] nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Bumblebees are found in the natural environment in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] you have had an allergic reaction once, you will not necessarily have an allergic reaction to the next sting. If you had a level 1 or 2 reaction in particular [...] body through the stinger. In humans, this generates a short severe pain that then fades away. Occasionally (in approximately 1% of cases), an allergic reaction

• Sportnem-H

  Sportnem-H can be used for biological control of chafer grubs in lawns. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curculionidae): Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus [...] nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow rate cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent [...] store mixed suspensions Dosage Sportnem-H is typically applied at a rate of 2.5 billion nematodes per hectare. In general, two applications are required

• Mycotal FAQ

  efficacy. Which pH values of the tank mix solutions are safe? Mycotal can be safely applied at tank mix pH levels between 4 and 10. Can I tank mix Mycotal [...] is packed in a cardboard box which contains a bag of blastospores of the unique fungus, Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Against which pests can I use Mycotal [...] Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries also against thrips and aphids

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

  February 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 [...] calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand experience of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father [...] control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert runs deep. “Our families have known each other for years. That