• Click beetles

  skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully grown [...] themselves into the air with a audible click. Hence their name. Their larvae are called wireworms and feed on the roots of many plants. Damage symptoms The [...] yellowish brown to black. The eggs are laid in May or June in groups in the soil. They hatch about one month later and the larvae start to feed on roots

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 15, 2022

  is now performing well in outdoor crops to stop direct damage and safeguard many fruits and vegetables. Many years of experience have gone into selecting [...] solutions specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft [...] them, even close to harvest time. In addition, they are safe for humans and the environment supporting a more sustainable way of growing. A long history of

• Advancing biological crop protection in outdoor crops in partnership with growers

  January 11, 2024

  Gain a deep understanding of growers’ challenges, develop a portfolio that meets their needs and demonstrate the value of our solutions in the field. With [...] resistance is on the rise and growers have access to fewer chemical solutions. Growers must therefore find new ways to protect their crops and safeguard their yields [...] operations.” IPM programme To address growers’ challenges with regards to the effectiveness and availability of chemicals to control specific agricultural

• Advancing biological crop protection in outdoor crops in partnership with growers

  September 12, 2023

  Gain a deep understanding of growers’ challenges, develop a portfolio that meets their needs and demonstrate the value of our solutions in the field. With [...] resistance is on the rise and growers have access to fewer chemical solutions. Growers must therefore find new ways to protect their crops and safeguard their yields [...] operations.” IPM programme To address growers’ challenges with regards to the effectiveness and availability of chemicals to control specific agricultural

• Queen Máxima attends opening of World Horti Center

  March 9, 2018

  Queen Máxima was given a tour during which it was explained how education, research, businesses, and government work together to create innovations and [...] greenhouses and the year-round trade fair. All links in the horticultural chain, represented by approximately 100 businesses, have a stand all-year round at this [...] the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk. The knowledge and innovation centre is a unique collaboration between education, research, government, and business

• Leopard moth

  forming long frass-filled galleries. Development takes 2-3 years. The larvae pupate in the feeding galleries in a silken cocoon. In early summer the pupae [...] Infested branches may die and young trees can be killed completely. Trees up to 15 year of age are preferably attacked and the larvae usually occur in branches [...] orange. The larvae are up to 60 mm long and bright yellow with numerous black spots on each segment. The head is shiny brownish black to black. Eggs are laid

• Swirski-Mite helps you stay in control

  September 7, 2023

  crop, so there's no need to apply new mites on a regular basis. Several factors determine how quickly this happens, such as how many prey there are and whether [...] As a grower, you are often also a strategist – and fighting pests requires a different strategy in every situation. Sometimes responding quickly to a pest [...] contains Amblyseius swirskii , a predatory mite that's not all that picky when it comes to its daily meal. It eats many species of small insects and mites

• Koppert launches renewed Side Effects app

  October 1, 2024

  We are excited to announce that we have rebranded and added new features and improvements to our Side Effects app to help growers optimize their integrated [...] pollinators to more than 40,000 users worldwide. ‘At Koppert we are committed to continuous innovation,’ says Product Manager Tom Vroegop. ‘The new and improved [...] potential to contribute to advancing sustainable agriculture. Now, the Digital Assistant is ready for its first commercial use, enabling growers to access

• Bugs

  Effect of Nezapar Leaflet Poster - Recognizing stink bugs How to use Thripex-V from Koppert How to use Ervipar from Koppert Recommended for you Aphytis melinus [...] bugs Bugs can cause extensive damage to greenhouse and field crops by feeding on plant tissues and fruits, leading to deformation, discoloration, and yield [...] Learn more about bugs What are bugs? Heteropteran bugs form a group in the order Hemiptera , a highly diverse group of insects, containing both harmful and

• Partnering with growers on innovative applications for biological crop protection

  April 4, 2024

  constantly striving to simplify the application of these solutions, aiming to enhance the performance of growers. To achieve this, we have a dedicated department [...] innovating new application techniques. The development process involves close collaboration with growers, ensuring that the solutions are tailored to their [...] results in recent years, and this is a source of pride for us.’ Continuous improvement Our global teams are consistently seeking ways to enhance the application