• West Africa – business with a mission

  January 15, 2018

  to his heart, says General Manager of Koppert West Africa, Michel Allene. With its base in the Ivory Coast capital of Abidjan, the latest Koppert subsidiary [...] subsidiary was launched at the end of last year. 'We chose Ivory Coast because it grows a wide range of crops, and has reached a stage in its infrastructure [...] stable, but has an annual economic growth rate of 7-10 % and is expected to boom in the near future. The export of tropical fruit is big business here and it

• New sachet improves spider mite control

  November 1, 2018

  mite in a variety of greenhouse crops, can now also be applied to outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert [...] consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Spical Ulti-Mite will be available as of 7 November. Extensive research [...] grower and crop. Fully compostable The new Spical Ulti-Mite sachets are made of a newly-developed foil that conforms to the required industrial compostable

• Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta

  September 23, 2020

  then, Tuta absoluta has become one of the largest pests of tomato plants in the Mediterranean and other warm parts of Europe. The moths have also made their [...] moths prefer tomatoes but also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They are can also feed and survive on potatoes , aubergines [...] chilense , and Solanum nigrum. The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves

• FAQ Chrysopa-E

  2-4 days. What is the hatching rate of the eggs/what percentage of the eggs actually hatches? Trials show an average of 74% at the moment. This can vary depending [...] depending on conditions. What stages of Echinothrips do they eat? All stages except the eggs. What stages of mealybug do they eat? All stages. Is there [...] tune this application by doing trials first. What is the best way of application of this product? For now, by hand, (Mini)-Airbug or Natutec Drive. When

• A new 5kg Mycotal bag – more convenience, less waste

  May 21, 2025

  makes storage easier, and requires less packaging material. Effective control of whitefly and thrips Mycotal has proven to be a highly effective solution to [...] into IPM ( Integrated Pest Management ) strategies. It protects a wide range of crops, including tomatoes and strawberries, without leaving chemical residues [...] equipment and is tank-mixable with most other crop protection products; Is one of the safest biopesticides to use in combination with beneficial insects and

• Koppert participates in promising biological weed control research

  January 8, 2020

  quality, and increase the risk of flooding in parts of the UK and the Netherlands, is being met head-on by a number of British and Dutch biological crop [...] also released for the biological control of Japanese knotweed in Canada. Potential psyllid solution A population of the psyllid (Aphalara itadori) was collected [...] release of the psyllid into the natural environment has been submitted to the Dutch authorities. In the meantime, Koppert has started a culture of Asian

• Koppert’s Medicinal Cannabis expert at GreenTech

  September 22, 2021

  The cultivation of medicinal cannabis requires the use of biological solutions for pests and diseases. For obvious reasons, no chemical agents are used [...] With the help of our R&D team we are continuously developing biological solutions to control harmful aphids . We also pay a great deal of attention to the [...] used to ensure that the end-product is free of any harmful residues. Experts will be sharing their know-how and experience at the GreenTech international

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 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 [...] Neoseiulus californicus . Growers of various crops warmly welcomed Spical Ulti-Mite , providing a more robust control of spider mite in vegetable, fruit [...] to even better control of spider mites,’ explains product manager Tim Bossinga. But it is essential not to make the mistake of thinking that this means

• Koppert meets King Willem-Alexander in UAE

  November 4, 2021

  challenges of growing high-quality produce in places where heat, humidity, and water scarcity affect year-round food production. Using state-of-the-art Dutch [...] the foreign trade mission of 50 Dutch company representatives in Dubai this week, in which Koppert is taking part. The aim of the trade mission is to establish [...] Dutch technology the indoor environment of the greenhouse is effectively managed to create an optimal ecosystem for crops. During the tour at Pure Harvest

• Koppert has the answers at IFTF 2018

  October 17, 2018

  sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert [...] another important focus of our stand will be on cultivation without residues,’ says senior consultant Ellen Klein. ‘An increasing number of retailers are demanding [...] growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.’ ‘The international nature of this fair means