• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  grow alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  foundation 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 [...] better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the [...] hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital

• In control with Koppert: Biological crop protection since 1967

  compatible with other crop protection products. In control of future chemical bans As the availability and efficacy of conventional pesticides diminish, growers [...] provide support and additional information. Get in touch Who are we? Koppert is a global company specializing in biological crop protection solutions. For over [...] pre-harvest intervals, and safe use. With Koppert's advanced solutions, you stay in control with proven techniques for targeted pest management. Koppert’s expertise

• Attracker

  concentrate (SL). Content Mixture of equal concentrations of sucrose, dextrose and fructose. Preparation Prepare the spray solution of the insecticide according [...] Before using Attracker in combination with plant protection products in crops that might be sensitive to phytotoxicity, test in a small area before proceding [...] When to use Attracker? Attracker improves the efficacy of pesticides, especial when the pest hides in a sheltered place on the crop. Crops All crops. How

• Aphidius matricariae

  interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius [...] is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug hosts [...] is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight [...] sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends

• Parasitic wasps

  host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization. [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike

• Obscure mealybug

  an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must therefore ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew. Charac [...] primarily at the foot of the stalk. In an overhead wire system of cultivation, the mealybugs are often located on the horizontal part of the stalk. These mealybugs [...] reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control [...] better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

• Predatory mites

  pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] practical effectiveness, enabling the use of predatory mites even in suboptimal conditions. Examples of predatory mites in Ulti-Mite sachets are: Spical Ulti-Mite [...] the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant for the frequency