• Upgrade Eco-friendly Coolbox delivers

  October 5, 2021

  improvements form part of Koppert’s sustainability target for ‘Zero Waste by 2030’. At the ‘end of life’, the boxes can be recycled with general paper waste [...] Evidence that we ‘Keep Improving’! The shipping box, designed and adapted for the transportation of live insects and microorganisms has replaced the large [...] (available as of week 47). The new Eco-friendly Coolbox will be available for Koppert subsidiaries, distributors and direct customers. The new version includes

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F [...] third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above [...] activity ceases at temperatures below 9°C. Life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri You can recognize the different life stages of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus

• World Soil Day

  December 4, 2020

  relationships and interactions with other soil components. Soil is vital for life on earth. It regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient [...] plants, enhancing plant health , and it feeds us. Soil contains most of the nutrients for living creatures. Human activity has a great impact on the earth’s [...] that exist, only a small percentage are pathogens. Most of the organisms are beneficial and crucial for the ecosystem. Overuse of chemical pesticides create

• Adalia bipunctata

  up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids [...] products Aphidalia Expand all items Best conditions for use of Adalia bipunctata Adalia bipunctata is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 30°C (59

• International webinar to mark Year of Plant Health

  December 10, 2020

  nutrition is crucial for a healthy life; the production and consumption of fresh, healthy vegetables are inextricably linked to a healthy life and thus healthy [...] ideal food source for a broad range of pests and diseases. Large-scale monocropping continues season after season and makes it even easier for pathogens to [...] activists, creatives, chefs and government reps; in short anyone with a passion for plants and people. The kickoff session, ‘A healthy plant feeds healthy people’

• Growers responding to the new strain of green peach aphid

  March 10, 2025

  However, this approach yielded minimal results, prompting a necessary shift toward more sustainable methods. For growers already utilizing beneficial insects [...] surprise. ‘Growers were using their usual treatments and defense protocols for Myzus, only to realize they weren’t working as effectively anymore,’ says [...] develop faster and colonize crops more aggressively than its predecessor. For greenhouse crops such as peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, and a range of ornamentals

• Sustainability report 2024

  sharpened focus. Our mission remains clear: contributing to better health for people and the planet through sustainable agriculture. While the world continues [...] by step, guided by nature. We have always aimed high, and that has not changed. But with the agricultural landscape becoming more complex, shaped by g [...] and made deliberate choices about how and where to move forward with the most impact. Our 2024 sustainability report provides a transparent and comprehensive

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning [...] predatory mite has consumed several spider mites, the colour will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange colour. Improved hotspot control Our improved [...] predatory mite has consumed several spider mites , the color will gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction

• Flavescence dorée

  Since there is no curative treatment for Flavescence dorée once vines are infected, strict prevention is essential for disease management. Effective strategies [...] the disease, making containment challenging. Flavescence dorée is among the most serious grapevine diseases in Europe, causing significant yield and quality [...] in white grape varieties Reddening in red grape varieties Morphological changes: Downward rolling of leaf margins Thickened and brittle leaves Shoot symptoms

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  tomato harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato pollination Buzz pollination [...] They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees [...] placed horizontally for optimal functioning. Protection against elements Protecting the hive from adverse weather conditions is essential for maintaining its