• Happy Women’s Day!

  August 8, 2022

  to celebrate the network of women working within agriculture that support and equip these farmers to do the wonderful work they are doing. At Koppert, [...] of the planet concerns all of us, and all of us should do what we can to protect it.” These are the words of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Wangari Maathai [...] within the agricultural space. “I have always wanted to work in nature. In working for Koppert you are part of a family and the diversity of the work, and

• Biological Pest Control

  biological pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without resorting to harmful chemicals. In biological pest control, beneficial organisms like parasitic [...] populations in check. This approach not only reduces the environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  at our Outdoor Experience Centre The Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre is an extensive demo, located in Dronten, The Netherlands. At this demo field, we [...] crops, like onion, potatoes, winter wheat, pumpkin, beetroot, parsnips and carrot. Our solutions are targeting various pests and diseases, like Thrips [...] crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval, giving you greater flexibility when harvesting. This control over the timing of your harvest

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both [...] Always check the Koppert side effects at Side effects (koppert.com). It shows the compatibility of the product. Will ants influence the effect of Rhyzobug

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations [...] emitted by the insects, such as carbon dioxide, heat, and specific chemicals. Host penetration: Once they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's

• Horiver Drystick

  spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry [...] wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then [...] then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage

• Crop Protection

  protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. [...] residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the food chain, addressing consumer concerns about chemical exposure [...] negative impacts on the environment and non-target organisms, biological crop protection is both eco-friendly and sustainable, ensuring the health of crops

• Predatory mites

  essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate species [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full [...] spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower reaps the benefits.’ [...] using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands