• Keep a close eye on thrips

  May 13, 2020

  it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance of successful pest control. The yellow Horiver sticky traps can be found in almost every greenhouse [...] development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest Management . The development of thrips populations can also be monitored [...] the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves. Some types

• From pioneer to market leader: Koppert celebrates its fiftieth anniversary

  January 1, 2017

  cucumber grower Jan Koppert established his own company. He believed that pests could be controlled just as well, or even better, using their natural enemies [...] just the production of natural enemies, it is currently looking to make plant production more sustainable on a global scale using beneficials, pollinators

• Silver-Y moth

  brassicas, from August onward. The silver-Y moth ( Autographa gamma ) feeds on plants of 14 families and is sometimes also encountered in greenhouse crops such [...] female lays up to 2,000 eggs on the underside of the leaves of their host plant, usually separately but sometimes in small groups. These eggs are a greyish

• Early blight

  conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid high RH. Prevent plant diseases by optimizing plant potential and crop resilience. [...] rain. How to prevent Early blight Remove crop residues, weeds and volunteer plants. Use clean seed and propagation materials. Practice crop rotation, in particular

• Introducing Limonica Ulti-Mite: a breakthrough in thrips and whitefly control

  December 10, 2025

  This makes Limonica Ulti-Mite a unique and reliable solution for sustainable pest management with proven results. Engineered for excellence: the Ulti-Mite [...] sustained and reliable release of predatory mites , perfectly timed to match pest pressure in the crop. The most effective predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus [...] mites, allowing for swift population growth and early intervention during pest outbreaks. Another distinguishing feature is its ability to target multiple

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  mite known for its role in biological pest control . Amblydromalus limonicus is a natural enemy of various pests like thrips and whitefly . These predatory [...] well Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control Amblydromalus limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus limonicus [...] climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the

• Successful side event at Fruit Attraction: ‘Field Trials, Empowering Growers’

  October 16, 2024

  interval, prevention of pest resistance, environmental friendliness, and ease of use, making it a perfect fit for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies [...] Manager, the event highlighted the advantages and effectiveness of biological pest and disease control to a broad audience of agricultural professionals. Felipe [...] crop protection solutions for growers worldwide. Proven effectiveness of pest control by Koppert Over the years, field trials have proven the efficacy

• Koppert’s Medicinal Cannabis expert at GreenTech

  September 22, 2021

  cultivation of medicinal cannabis requires the use of biological solutions for pests and diseases. For obvious reasons, no chemical agents are used to ensure [...] aphids . We also pay a great deal of attention to the root system, making plants more stronger through the introduction of biostimulants,’ Jenette Douma

• Koppert participates in promising biological weed control research

  January 8, 2020

  weed control research Japanese knotweed, a highly destructive invasive plant that threatens to dominate local biodiversity, water quality, and increase [...] fungus are highly specific to knotweeds and do not form a risk for other plant species. First biological weed control in NL Leiden University entomologist [...] Suzanne Lommen, who recently won a EU grant to work on biocontrol of invasive plants : 'If all works out, the psyllid will be the first classical weed control

• Mycotal: Effective LVM application

  June 13, 2023

  question was: Are Mycotal spores sufficiently concentrated to control insect pests when applied this way? And finally: Is Mycotal compatible with existing LVM [...] of Mycotal spores in the greenhouse, we placed Petri dishes amongst the plants at fixed times and rates for a few consecutive weeks.’ Demo trials collaboration [...] LVM device. At different time points, five leaves were sampled from one plant and rinsed with water. This water was then placed in three Petri dishes and