• Leek moth

  General The leek moth is present throughout Europe. It is also found in some Asian countries and has been introduced to parts of Canada. The larvae of [...] leaves or on the flower-stalk of the host plant. The pupa is 7-8 mm long, its colour varies from light yellow in the beginning to brown before adult emergence

• Dedication and collaboration: Empowering growers through field trials around the world

  diseases in outdoor crops. In the US, it is now showing promise for row crops like corn and soybeans, while in Europe, it has already demonstrated significant [...] reduced plant loss and improved crop quality. Preliminary results suggest it will be equally beneficial for US row crops. Also our beneficial nematodes [...] growers the advantages of biological control and help them understand that it is the best option for the future to guarantee the protection of their crops

• Consumers

  implementing our products requires intensive support. Koppert therefore sells its products exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide [...] in greenhouses. By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before [...] horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close relative of the honeybee. In 1987, it was established that bumblebees could prove extremely useful in greenhouses

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist predator of spider mites and can control spider mite infestations [...] only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move within the web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak [...] outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply

• Natutec Drive

  excellent biological control Labour saving User friendly/ease of use How does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up [...] transported through tubes and eventually land exacly onto the crop. Because of its unique design, the natural enemies suffer no damage when the blower is used

• Ervibank

  plants from the box and place it on the rock wool in the basket Place the basket in direct light, preferably in a spot where it can remain for 10-12 weeks [...] drippers from the banker plants for approximately 24 hours. In these cases it may be necessary to switch to an alternative way of irrigation temporarily

• Broccoli

  About Broccoli is a tasty, green plant. When it comes to botanical classification, the broccoli plant is categorized as part of the Italica cultivar group

• Neoseiulus californicus

  control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food sources such as other mites, thrips or pollen [...] temperatures, lower humidities and pesticides than Phytoseiulus persimilis . It can survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis when spider mites are scarce [...] Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive on other prey

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic [...] bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead caterpillar [...] and Capsanem are significantly effective against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] nematode solutions – Casea – which has worked very well for me. The truth is that it has solved my problem!’ José Maria enthuses. Before finding the nematode solution [...] solution penetrates better. ‘This product is very easy to apply. In addition, it was a huge advantage not to have to wait for the pre-harvest interval that