• Steinernema carpocapsae

  if finer than 0.3 mm (50 mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns –

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert

• FAQ Nematodes

  any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi), with co [...] they cannot maintain well and they will flush with the drain. (Pot) soil, on the other hand and if not too dry, is always good. Heavy clay soil is also [...] caterpillars, thrips). Their efficacy will be strictly connected to survival time on the leaves. To ensure the best results, we therefore recommend to use the

• Bumblebee pollination

  developed over the years helps bumblebees to save 20% of the energy usually spent on cooling and heating the hive. High quality bumblebees Vital colonies with

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  bumblebee hives of reserves. Stocking rates depend on the bloom density which can vary depending on age of crop and cultivar, but typically the rate is [...] and colony collapse disorder. Colony collapse disorder has had a wide impact on the availability of honeybee colonies across Canada, and increasingly, growers [...] compatible cultivars. Why bumblebees? They carry a larger amount of pollen on their bodies than honeybees, due to having a bigger physique and higher amount

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  example, predator mites do not work well on tomatoes due to higher amounts of plant resin, but they are powerful tools on most other crops. Our aim is to provide [...] whiteflies on monitoring cards, repeating with weekly or bi-weekly applications until 80% parasitism. Important: you will find the first whitefly on the sticky [...] The fruits appear normal on the outside, but the internal tissue may be white, hard, and unripe. Honeydew – While feeding on the simple sugars, some are

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox [...] Swirski-Mite came at a pivotal moment, when concerns about chemical residue on bell peppers grown in Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to [...] growing season.” When Thrips parvispinus emerged in Spain, wreaking havoc on vegetables and ornamentals , Koppert looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for

• General Conditions Koppert

  generally used by Koppert on the date of delivery shall apply. Article 5. Delivery, title and risk 5.1 Delivery takes place, depending on what has been agreed [...] negligence on the part of Koppert. The Buyer indemnifies Koppert against any claims that third parties may bring or attempt to bring against Koppert on account [...] 8.5 on-visible defects, such as field performance, shall be reported to Koppert N in writing immediately after detection, such also on the penalty

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  Lead Rearing Techniques at Koppert. “But it places extremely high demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and [...] scaling up to commercial volumes during peak periods. "We have been working on this since we started with Limonica in 2012. The breakthrough came two years [...] staff, and R&D, we are now able to successfully produce and deliver Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability Tom

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

  July 17, 2024

  the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force behind our [...] produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be successfully [...] and transportation of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered mites on green leaves, which we transported in plastic containers. You can imagine