• Energy saving success during the rearing of natural enemies

  May 21, 2021

  screens (curtains in the top of the greenhouse) which keep out the cold from the outside and keep in the warmth from the inside are used as much as possible [...] transmission. Enormous energy efficiency ‘The differences between the two greenhouses are so great that the Eretmocerus production team is now able to [...] of all the gas consumed within Koppert Netherlands. ‘We can now conclude that the efficiency improvements at the green label greenhouse on the Molenweg

• Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta

  September 23, 2020

  . In a temperate climate, the moth cannot survive outside the greenhouses, thus, the warmer the environment, the bigger the problem. These moths prefer [...] Solanum nigrum. The caterpillars of the tomato leaf miner moth live inside the leaves of plants. Since the caterpillars crawl into the leaves, control [...] one of the largest pests of tomato plants in the Mediterranean and other warm parts of Europe. The moths have also made their appearance in the Middle

• Introducing the new Limonica: double the mites, double the power

  January 31, 2025

  infestations and lower temperatures What sets Limonica apart is the ability to thrive in cases of severe infestations. The mite quickly controls pests by feeding [...] Achieving the impossible Tim Bossinga, Global Product Manager at Koppert, explains: “ Limonica is a product with enormous potential. However, the predatory [...] were considered impossible. Being able to double the number of predatory mites in a bottle means that the product becomes more accessible to growers in both

• Recognising the power of agriculture

  November 22, 2022

  makes it one of the biggest contributors to biodiversity loss. As the world population grows, the demand for food will only increase. The use of chemical [...] part of the solution to our climate crisis. We have the opportunity to pivot to regenerative agriculture. To break the cycle of producing food at the cost [...] together world leaders to discuss climate action. The role of the agricultural and food sector in achieving the UN climate targets were major themes. In light

• Koppert wins the Hillenraad Top 100 award for the Best Family Company

  October 31, 2016

  charts the movement in the sector in the Netherlands on an annual basis. ‘We look at the moves made by the leading horticulture companies in the Netherlands [...] The announcement was made at the Hillenraad award ceremony for the leading horticulture companies in the Netherlands. The Hillenraad committee of experts [...] place on the podium of the Hillenraad 100’. It said it ‘combined curiosity with good commercial sense as revenues and profits are on the rise.’ The Hillenraad

• Tropical garden in the Netherlands

  December 7, 2020

  is a gecko egg between the leaves. The red-eared slider turtles have just laid eggs in the sand next to the climbing wall. The king quail population has [...] Consultant The tiled hall of the Omnium in Goes, the Netherlands, with its slight smell of chlorine, gives no hint that just one floor up, on the roof of [...] of the swimming pool, is a big surprise – Expeditie Bos, a lush tropical garden. The heat from the greenhouse is used to heat the swimming pool. Fertilization

• Premium quality, around the world

  March 20, 2023

  where in the world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to [...] alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands needs to arrive in, [...] ly tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee, or microbial product.’ In the best possible condition Stacking the boxes on pallets

• The importance of early disease control

  January 10, 2025

  example Fusarium spp, can lurk in the soil or plant debris, ready to strike when conditions are favourable at the start of the new season. Understanding how [...] As the harvest season ends, many growers face an invisible, silent, but significant threat: the survival of diseases in the crop during wintertime. These [...] and infect new plants when the weather warms up, leading to outbreaks in the next growing season. The cycle continues unless the debris is effectively managed

• Maximizing the effectiveness of parasitic wasps

  wasps are most effective when introduced strategically based on the crop and pest dynamics. Here’s how to optimize their deployment: Select the right species [...] whitefly populations. Timing the release Wasps should be released early in the pest cycle, ideally when pest populations are low to prevent outbreaks. Release [...] Aphiscout ) are particularly effective in controlling aphid populations. While Encarsia formosa ( En-Strip ) and Eretmocerus eremicus ( Ercal, Enermix ) are parasitic

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] mites Spider mites are common pests that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species