• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  September 22, 2023

  are now applying as many solutions as possible in our various crops. Achieving results is a priority, but we also want to contribute to Koppert's goal of [...] you the opportunity to once again experience the latest new and innovative solutions. Collaboration The Outdoor Experience Centre is a collaboration with [...] solutions to the market. For this, it's important that fellow growers, as well as partners and those close to the political sphere, experience how organic

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite [...] continuous access to nutrition during mass production, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately [...] start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. However, as we can only use this product a few times a year, we have very little leeway in terms of spraying [...] option.’ Halting whitefly development Last year, Sam talked to Koppert consultants Alex Taal and David van Dijk and decided to compare the effectiveness [...] dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind

• Koppert at GreenTech Amsterdam 2025

  May 9, 2025

  horticulture technology. This year, our team proudly presents a new innovation: Natutec Airobreez – a handheld blower developed for the effective and gentle [...] Launched earlier this year, this handheld blower is setting a new industry standard. Its unique gentle airflow ensures natural enemies are dispersed safely [...] shift from automation to true intelligence, addressing both the potential and the challenges of AI. Natutec Airobreez setting new industry standard Launched

• Bacteria, fungi, and viruses essential for improving sustainability in crop protection

  December 2, 2021

  crop protection in new book In its Farm to Fork Strategy, the EU sets strict requirements for the use of chemical pesticides. Many products will be, or [...] products explain how beneficial micro-organisms can be used to combat pathogens as part of biological crop protection. The authors provide a broad insight [...] insight into how products are discovered, developed, and implemented in practice. ‘In this book, experts from around the world describe numerous solutions found

• Aphidius colemani

  aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new colonies. To avoid becoming covered in their secretions, the parasite will [...] subsequently develop. Once larval development is complete the larva spins a cocoon inside the aphid cuticle, causing it to swell. The cuticle turns from a hard [...] however, provide a reliable key to the species of wasp within: many braconid wasps that parasitize aphids produce a mummy similar to that of Aphidius spp

• Koppert scales up for European agriculture: ‘Biological solutions offer multiple benefits’

  October 24, 2022

  most cases, a complete switch to biological solutions is unlikely to be an immediate option. ‘But we’re eager to work with businesses to develop and expand [...] also developed solutions to apply these products on a large scale. Drones have an important role to play in this.’ These efforts are starting to pay off [...] highly effective on soil diseases. We’re also developing new fungi to help tackle soil diseases. There’s a lot to come. For us, the sky’s the limit!’ Working

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  bees Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are able to carry more pollen Bumblebees have a better tolerance to certain microorganism-based [...] understand how important pollination is in fruit development. I have used Koppert’s bumblebees not only for blueberries, but also cherries for many years now [...] forests and this helps us a lot in when it comes to complementary pollination by other insects.’ Advantages of Koppert hives According to Madalin who has worked

• Rose aphid

  infestation to other rose plants and sometimes also to secondary hosts. Colonies are often present on rose bushes throughout autumn until their development is hampered [...] of buds and new shoots. Foliage and flowers are often disfigured and contaminated with sticky honeydew on which black sooty moulds develop. Life cycle [...] and appearance of Rose aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses

• Charcoal rot

  Macrophomina phaseolina is a common soil fungus in warmer regions, causing charcoal rot. It has a very wide range of host crops, many of which are economically [...] corn stalks, survival of up to 1.5 years has been reported. The density of the microsclerotia in the soil is directly related to disease incidence. Within [...] conditions. In field crops in temperate regions it is therefore not a problem. How to prevent Charcoal rot Plant in fields with no history of the disease