• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital [...] introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed. FAQ You can find everything you need to [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory

• Grow your own vegetable garden

  In our quest to help growers big and small become Partners with Nature, we are partnering with Laeveld Agrochem to showcase the potential, and discuss the [...] 6,8 million individuals, experience inadequate access to food. Agriculture is core to every person’s story, mother, father, child, commercial or emerging [...] know that big impact starts small! Every person that grows their own food is contributing towards the greater food security of our beautiful country. Find

• Crop Protection

  protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial nematodes

• Strawberry

  strawberry or Fragaria x ananassa , is nowadays extensively cultivated for its tasty fruit. The particular species of strawberry is a well-known hybrid species [...] ly referred to as the strawberries). Technically speaking, the strawberry is a so-called aggregate accessory fruit. This means that the fleshy, edible [...] visible on the strawberry’s skin, are in reality the ovaries of the flower with a seed inside.

• Spider mites and other mites

  small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid mites cannot also not be seen with the naked eye but have eight legs [...] which can be confused with damage caused by plant viruses. This appears as a bronze or reddish-brown discoloration of the leaves, with the affected areas [...] so keeping them healthy and strong is essential. Regular monitoring of your plants for early signs of plant mites is also critical. This can be done by

• Leaf miners

  in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae. Of the approximately [...] made by adult females can also reduce yield, although with the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants [...] and can open the way for secondary infections. Effective leaf miner control is essential to protect plant vitality and maintain marketable yields. Biological

• Cotton

  protective casing for the seeds of the cotton plant, is soft and fluffy and is the source of the fibre which is spun into thread and woven into cloth worldwide [...] Southern hemispheres. These regions can be extended to included irrigated areas with less rainfall.

• Flowering potted plants

  species are: Poinsettia is well known and popular for its large red, white and green leaves, especially around Christmas. Begonia is a perennial flowering [...] indoors and are used as ornamental houseplants in countries with colder climates. Kalanchoe is a tropical, succulent flowering plant and a genus that consists [...] yellow and purple. Phalaenopsis is also known as the moth orchid. Its genus consists of some 60 species. The Phalaenopsis is an extremely popular flowering

• About Koppert

  Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert, [...] we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination [...] Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers worldwide cultivate healthier crops with high-quality biological crop protection .

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government [...] ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all