• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  preventatively rather than curatively to better control and contain pests as chemical correction products are phased out. Drones, robotics and blower systems [...] nisms, she also has knowledge of our microbial products such as nematodes and fungi which combat pests and diseases but can also support plant health [...] diverse growing environments. Our predatory mites have become central to pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life cycle. Why do I need multiple BCA’s (Biological Control Agents) to control whiteflies [...] of a pest, most biocontrol measures are specific to certain stages only. This means multiple tools are needed to break the life cycle and reduce pest pressure [...] optimize your pest management strategy. Do You Even Have Whiteflies? Monitoring: The first crucial step to a successful integrated pest management approach

• Nutari

  season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available in the crop Nutari can [...] ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level. Pack size 30 gram (2 million); 150 gram (10 million) Carpoglyphus [...] introduction of predatory mites Continue to apply during the season, even when pests are present Nutari can be applied by sprinkling on the leaves by hand or

• Trial_and_Field_results_nematodes_in_fruit_orchards_EN_-_Koppert.pdf

  plums on 2 hectares. He started his orchard in 1987 and used conventional pest control until 2016, when he switched to organic methods. The French fruit grower [...] time and switched to biocontrol to save my production,’ Michael remembers. ‘I was suffering from heavy pest pressure, and my distributor suggested spraying [...] and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on [...] The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ), long-tailed [...] montrouzieri , the mealybug destroyer, when using this predatory beetle as a pest control agent by observing their unique characteristics at each stage: Egg stage:

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

  January 14, 2025

  has been a game-changer for agriculture in Spain, offering rapid control of pests like thrips and whiteflies, solving bottlenecks that once hindered progress [...] a good, robust, reliable integrated biological control programme, we need them.” But biological control isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It requires [...] this is a unique combination. “From integrating natural enemies into pest control programs to fine-tuning protocols for each unique environment, our c

• Nutemia

  season and at low prey densities. Mode of action When density of the target pest is low and there is no alternative food available in the crop Nutemia can [...] ensure a standing army of predatory mites in the crop, keeping the target pest on a low level. Pack size 150 gram (10 million) mites + 200 gram Artemia [...] introduction of predatory mites Continue to apply during the season, even when pests are present Nutemia can be applied by sprinkling on the leaves by hand or

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  innovation to develop the product portfolio since 1967 have ensured that these premium-quality products for controlling harmful pests are more vital and effective [...] first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products has set a standard in the sector [...] managed to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality

• Poultry Red Mite

  mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production operations, it [...] environments provide more opportunities for the mite to evade chemical control measures. Damage symptoms Dermanyssus gallinae causes both direct and indirect [...] in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit several viral diseases (Newcastle disease

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully [...] important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables and ornamental crops free of pests while minimizing chemical residues [...] stage of pest, humidity, application equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not