Best practices

Predatory mites

Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various agricultural and horticultural settings [...] natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component of integrated pest [...] management (IPM) strategies as they offer an sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions

About bumblebees

Effective pollinators Bumblebees are known to be easy, efficient and reliable pollinators. These are the benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum [...] optimal pollination , due to their high amount of flower visits and large transfer of pollen. Bumblebee pollination result is increased yield , better formed [...] formed fruit , quality produce and faster ripening of fruit Bumblebees are reliable workers , they work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well

Bumblebee pollination

What is bumblebee pollination? Bumblebee pollination is a vital and efficient process for growers seeking high-quality crop yields. As natural pollinators [...] pollinators, bumblebees play a crucial role in enhancing fruit and vegetable production, leading to better harvests and improved crop quality. Unlike other p [...] have unique characteristics that make them exceptional at this task. Their large size allows them to carry larger pollen loads, ensuring enhanced cross-p

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

means that we spend less time on plant protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether [...] whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout [...] app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold

Crop scouting

Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] problems at their initial stages, growers can implement timely and precise solutions, minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive [...] excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to environmental conservation by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore

RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive [...] exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the [...] the level of infestation is developing.’ At RedStar, Jan van Nieuwkerk is responsible for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten

Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

Whitefly is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective method for controlling whiteflies is through the use of ento [...] entomopathogenic fungi, such as Akanthomyces muscarius ( formerly called Lecanicillium muscarium ). Our Mycotal product is a bio-insecticide that contains [...] contains the blastospores of Akanthomyces muscarius Ve6. Mycotal is a biological solution for a range of pests, including whiteflies that are foundin greenhouse

Nutemia

Use Nutemia as an alternative source of food for build-up and maintenance of generalist predatory mite populations ( Amblyseius swirskii , Amblyseius andersoni [...] andersoni , Amblydromalus limonicus , Neoseiulus californicus , Neoseiulus cucumeris , Transeius montdorensis ) in the beginning of the 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 be provided as alternative

Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

mite hotspots no chance The innovative rearing system created by the sachets of Spidex Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet [...] crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been specifically developed to build up defense lines to control spider [...] spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further