• Caterpillars

  plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. [...] occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal

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

  January 7, 2025

  transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential [...] An important principle to scout for diseases is to understand what a healthy plant looks like. This is specifically key to identifying seedling diseases [...] missing plants is important. Insects feeding below ground can cause thin or irregular stands and poor germination. Digging up seeds or seedlings is important

• Koppert introduces sustainable solution for date palm pest at the GFIA Abu Dhabi

  March 17, 2017

  complete control system against Red Palm Weevil. ‘This intensified approach to what is a significant problem for date palm farmers, has never before been this [...] so the results should be impressive.’ Special 50th anniversary stand This is the fourth year that Koppert will be attending the GFIA and a special stand

• Introducing the new Limonica: double the mites, double the power

  January 31, 2025

  Manager at Koppert, explains: “ Limonica is a product with enormous potential. However, the predatory mite is difficult to rear and had therefore not yet [...] Amblydromalus limonicus is a generalist predatory mite that feeds on whiteflies, thrips , mites and other small insects. This mite is very effective, especially [...] . Thriving in heavy pest infestations and lower temperatures What sets Limonica apart is the ability to thrive in cases of severe infestations. The mite

• Leaf miners

  Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small [...] in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  September 1, 2016

  which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most [...] effective Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural [...] rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed 25 years ago

• Shadowplant: no longer throwing plants away thanks to maximum biological use

  February 12, 2021

  area is fitted with a WPS system, with the plants growing close together in channels. This is something of a challenge for pesticides, just as it is for [...] pressure, what is happening with the plants in the growing process, and the most significant bottlenecks in fighting infestations. An example of this is thoroughly [...] of infestation is lower and there is more preventive work going on, we are taking a critical look at whether we can get by with less. It is costing me less

• Webinar Fit roots for plant health

  February 28, 2020

  minutes Subject: Fit roots for Plant Health Time: 9am or 3pm (CET) Cost: Free What will you learn during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro [...] Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge management related to

• Ulti-Mite Swirski: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2018

  January 4, 2018

  side) and in hall B City Cube (south side). The foyer between halls 20 and 21 is where the winner will be announced on 9 February 2018 at 14:30. More than [...] products and concepts also on our booth at Fruit Logistica. The Koppert stand is located in hall 1.2, stand D-10. We would be delighted to welcome you to our [...] our stand at Fruit Logistica, where we would be more than happy to explain what we could do for you.

• Koppert Brazil announces agreement with state research foundation

  December 27, 2016

  with investments of almost € 6 million over the next ten years. The agreement is the first to be signed by the foundation and aims to develop biological solutions [...] e. FAPESP's scientific director, Carlos Henrique de Brito Cruz, says this is an essential topic for agriculture in the State of São Paulo. ‘The agreement [...] only publish research done in collaboration with universities, since much of what we produce internally has a technical edge to generate field results,’ says