• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] packaging and worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain [...] foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales [...] Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides [...] 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee

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

  rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop [...] considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco [...] moisture and drought in outdoor cultivation (although equally effective in greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  piece of equipment. Do this prior to the release of parasites. Sprays of soap or entomopathogenic fungi directed only into the top of the plant can also [...] deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways, including: [...] host feeding as the primary mode of action from the parasites. Host Feeding Strategy: Host feeding is important for the control of both the greenhouse whitefly

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees, vines, and olive [...] consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce more and more sustainably and at the same time help them ensuring [...] a cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the hive. Moreover, ensure that the hive [...] weather conditions, and maintaining the right environmental factors will contribute to the well-being of the bumblebee colony and enhance pollination results [...] harnessing the power of commercial bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  you and is used to inject epinephrine into the thigh in the case of a sting. Tests and treatments are available at the Allergology department of the RdGG [...] applied to the site. In addition, a number of anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide). In the rare case of a sting in the mouth [...] bumblebee and about the possible reaction to a sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies through the link below. Download

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] lies in understanding ecological balance and adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry