• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable [...] do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  provide a proper surface and climate for beneficials to reproduce on. Outside of this, supplementary feeding will only minimize starvation, at most slightly [...] need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where additional application labor is used to apply [...] . This can inadvertently be a source of pesticides or heavy metal contamination to your crop if the product is not from a reliable source that tests all

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  expected to be low - medium, apply Horiver small cards throughout the crop for mass trapping, at a rate of 2,000/ha. Space them throughout the crop in a grid-style [...] pest pressure is expected to be high, increase mass trapping by applying roller traps to each post row, prior to crop planting, at head height and increase [...] potential damage to crops. This approach not only saves on chemical applications and biological control inputs, it also contributes to a more sustainable

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the next level [...] clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable

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

  October 21, 2024

  effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda [...] pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  populations. This is due to a higher amount of microbial activity – especially more fungi. This can at times be extremely severe. Fungi a major part of fungus [...] act as a source point for colonies to carry crop to crop, living in the moisture and bio slime– drains should be treated with acid, h202 etc., to remove [...] of new eggs laid. Remember, a female can lay up to 200 eggs in the growing medium over the course of her lifetime, so everyone removed results in a large

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

  September 3, 2024

  opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] ago was a real game changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product portfolio since 1967 have ensured that these

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  Brothers continues to feel the company’s personal touch. “Fifteen, twenty years ago, you could just call someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things [...] shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where [...] company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey. Their consultants help us stay ahead

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

  January 14, 2025

  proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by self-sufficient farming to a career in sustainable crop protection [...] agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the [...] agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose. “It’s unforgettable,” he reflects, recalling a world where family farming was a cornerstone of existence