• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  : One of the crucial aspects of Spidex Vital is that it comes with a food source. This source of food is important for maintaining the vitality of the [...] not be used in situations where a rapid response is required, such as hot spot treatments or where there is a severe spider mite situation. Spidex Red should [...] ly or when the product is stored at a growers' facility prior to application, as it has no food source in the bottle, so it is susceptible to starvation

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their [...] “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud

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

  June 10, 2024

  cucumber grower battling with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son [...] hurdles, the predatory mite began to show promise. ‘My father had given up on chemical agents as their effect had diminished. He was very persistent when [...] supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same [...] formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species [...] This results in keeping the surrounding conditions better under control. Is this product exclusive to Koppert? We have co-developed this product with

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching [...] nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully [...] y so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  repairing the hive before they start foraging for pollen. Note: 5-7 days prior to a flower’s opening is a good delivery window to aim for. 2. Distance from Honeybees: [...] reduce stress on the colony and ensures longer, more efficient foraging throughout the day—especially during warm spells or in sun-exposed crops. 5. Elevated: [...] strategies to leverage their strengths effectively. Proper hive placement is crucial to maximize the benefits of using bumblebees and minimize any adverse

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

  February 17, 2025

  aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest population decreases, they adjust their behavior and can feed on other sources like pollen [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate [...] demonstrates that sustainable agriculture is both viable and highly effective. "The greatest satisfaction is reaching the end of the season and seeing

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  ........................................17 3 Contents 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 6 Operation....................................... [...] ............................. 17 3 Inhaltsverzeichnis 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 6 Betrieb......................................... [...] .........................................17 3 Sumario 5.1.1 5.1.2 5.1.3 5.1.4 5.1.5 5.1.6 5.1.7 6 Funcionamiento..................................