• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent infestation in other parts [...] above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights [...] sticky cards within the crop canopy. In tall crops like cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers, position cards just above the top of the canopy and adjust while plants

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating [...] has also noted the improved reach and effectiveness: "With its gentle airflow, the Airobreez safely disperses natural enemies over crops, and with over 98% [...] “The Airobreez has transformed our approach to biological crop protection ," says Tim from Labeau in the Netherlands. "Our greenhouse layout and equipment

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

  January 14, 2025

  cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring freshly [...] Antonio ads, highlighting the role of farmers and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable farming that brought them to Koppert [...] 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 good

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  of the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our [...] Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for [...] introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter

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

  October 21, 2024

  still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there [...] still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii has brought growers around the world huge success. ‘The fact that Swirski-Mite is [...] bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major thrips species and greenhouse and tobacco

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding [...] One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] alternatives and found Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities

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

  y critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe [...] traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite

• Mealybugs and scales

  inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of [...] secretion of the mealybugs, reduces the ornamental value of the affected plants. Fruit and flowers are also fouled, rendering them unfit for sale, and the reduced [...] quantity of honey-dew that causes the damage because of the sooty mould that grows on it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] temperature, humidity, and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying [...] distinct body segmentation that spiders have. Gall mites and russet mites are so small that they cannot be seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are [...] practices that can determine the success or failure of a harvest. These essential techniques provide growers with insights into the health and growth of [...] identification and prompt action. By employing insect traps, such as sticky traps and pheromones, growers can promptly detect the presence of pests and respond