• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  it comes to cultivating greenhouse vegetables and ornamentals . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce [...] our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really understand our beneficial insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing [...] natural products and devise IPM strategies for each of our customers to suit their specific needs.’ Our successes are well recorded and we have an enormous

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  shift to organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct [...] setbacks have been inevitable. However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation [...] mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem of his hop farm. These natural enemies contribute to more

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  lifted due to root damage and patches of grass dug up by raccoons or other animals hunting for grubs and leatherjackets. Additionally, starlings and black birds [...] stated above), you do not have to worry about soil temperature. Nematodes are sensitive to Ultraviolet Light (UV). It is best to avoid spraying in direct [...] printed on the package. When preparing to apply the product, take the packets out of the box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes.

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

  March 17, 2025

  various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection [...] Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things have become more structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable [...] predatory mites and have since incorporated bio fungicides and other biocontrol agents. But at the core, predatory mites are our go-to solution,” says

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  to different conditions to protect plants ”, Bertha passionately explains. This adaptability, combined with the mites' voracity and tenacity, guarantees [...] predatory mites as an alternative to chemical pesticides. His innovative spirit and dedication to sustainable agriculture continue to inspire our practices today [...] for biodiversity and agriculture from an early age. Her fascination with ecosystems and the interaction between living beings led her to study Agricultural

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

  March 17, 2025

  how to integrate them into my production system," recalls Fernando. It was thanks to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to efficiently [...] the strategy and achieved impressive results" explains Fernando. Thanks to precise management and continuous monitoring, his crops began to show significant [...] adjust their behavior and can feed on other sources like pollen, allowing them to remain in the ecosystem and quickly respond to future outbreaks," he

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced [...] chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable practices, Balbino and his team have transformed their citrus cultivation [...] passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought

• Fusarium spp.

  causes foot and/or root rot of the infected host plant, and the disease may manifest as wilting, stunting and chlorosis or lesions on the stem and/or leaves [...] fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect [...] stem, brown discolouration occurs. Infected glumes and kernels become white, due to dehydration, and later turn pinkish-red as spores are formed. Ear infection

• Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You?

  May 7, 2024

  the humidity must be high enough for the yeast to continue to grow on the bran. What is the difference between each type of sachet and which one is the [...] sachet, and slowly overtime (4-10wks), leave through the exit hole to patrol your crops for pests. In order for the sachet to continue producing to sustain [...] grow rooms and house plant settings, but failing to choose the best sachet formulation for your crop can put your harvest at risk. For example, choosing

• Fusarium wilt

  fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect [...] banana, whole plantations may die and the soil may not be suitable for planting for many years to come. Life cycle and appearance of Fusarium wilt Fusarium [...] may occur and cause different symptoms. Fusarium oxysporum is the only Fusarium that actually grows inside the vessel system of the host plant and spreads