• Garden swift moth

  and usually pupate around April; sometimes the development takes another year. Pupation takes place in a loosely woven silken tunnel between the roots. [...] numbers. The females broadcast up to 300 eggs at random whilst in flight. The larvae feed in the soil on roots of many plants. They make narrow feeding [...] lus lupulina, is extremely polyphagous and damage has been reported from many crops including strawberries, raspberries and hops. It is widespread in Europe

• Chafers

  generally in June and July and land on trees to mate. During the night the females move to the ground to lay their eggs. Eggs are shiny and white. The [...] weeks and the larvae start to feed on roots. The larvae are white-coloured, C-shaped grubs, with a yellow-brown head, and up to 30 mm long when fully grown [...] larvae of both species live in the soil and feed on the roots of many plants. They are a serious pest that can cause substantial damage. The adults are not

• Digital Assistant nominated for GreenTech Concept Award

  May 13, 2024

  else related to your crops, and receive tailored responses to fit your needs. This digital tool aims to enhance decision-making for both new and experienced [...] potential, primed for successful introduction within two years. This innovative tool is designed to be a 24/7 resource for both growers and consultants. By [...] shared journey towards a more sustainable future. See you at our booth! Mirical We're also excited to showcase Mirical , which is a biological solution for

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our DNA. Fifty years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite [...] experience A healthy future, that's quite a challenge. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience! Growing in a sustainable [...] not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against

• Biological fungicide Trianum-P now registered for pears

  April 26, 2023

  the authorities earlier this month. Many pear growers have incurred heavy losses to this harmful fungus in recent years. The biofungicide, Trianum, which [...] starts to develop and creates spores. These spores are dispersed by wind and infect the crop. In 2022 several producers suffered losses of up to 60% of [...] able to use it in pears: ‘Independent research trials in both the Netherlands and Belgium, have shown it to reduce fruit losses in pears of up to 50%,’

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Similar to other sachet products, the feeder mite population inside increases, creating a sustainable food source for the predatory mites to build new populations [...] Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture

• Koppert Slovakia at top-level meeting with Dutch Prime Minister

  January 28, 2022

  growers in Slovakia for many years providing natural solutions from the Netherlands. By doing so, Koppert supports the development of both horti- and agriculture [...] meeting as an opportunity to enhance the economic collaboration between Slovakia and the Netherlands: ‘We are entering a crucial period to ensure the SDG goals [...] with Dutch Prime Minister Prime Minister Mark Rutte and a delegation of leading Dutch companies held a roundtable discussion with prominent Slovakian politicians

• Nezapar: preventive use is the best approach

  April 14, 2023

  advised to start using Nezapar as a preventive measure. Nezara viridula originates from Ethiopia and in just a few short years has expanded to become a notorious [...] of the cultivation season or when changing crops. This makes a nice clean start to a new cultivation season all the more difficult. Preventive use Nezapar [...] problems when it comes to tackling other pests.’ If a grower encounters an egg pouch from Nezara viridula, it’s a good idea to leave it where it is and

• The third annual congress ‘Landbouw Zonder Chemie – Hoe Dan? Congresses will be held on 27 February at KBV

  February 17, 2020

  become a public issue, but what are the alternatives and to what extent does Plant Health play a role? In response to the United Nations’ Year of Plant [...] will not be empty. Chain formation: From grower to plate, from land to shop shelf, from farm to fork. How do you connect retailers and other commercial channels [...] Plant Health, this year’s ‘Landbouw Zonder Chemie – Hoe Dan?’ (Agriculture Without Chemistry – How?) Annual Congress will be dedicated to Plant Health. Organized

• Cryptobug produces spectacular results against mealy bug

  December 15, 2016

  'The crop was still home to some Cryptolaemus beetles from the previous year. Thanks to this, we were able to work according to more or less normal release [...] the pest for a second year in a row with Cryptobug, the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . The beetle was released a number of times as of week [...] week 13 (28 March), a time at which there were particularly high levels of mealy bug. Growth had come to a standstill and the crop affected was not producing