• Bedding plants

  categories: Hardy annual plants which are planted directly into the soil already early in the season: sunflower, poppy, stock, clarkia, dianthus, nigella, [...] bean aphid Microflora PRO Swirski Ulti-Mite Downy mildew of Cucurbits Cottony soft rot Powdery mildew Mycotal Black leg of seedlings Crazy roots, hairy [...] rhizomes, bulbs and tubers . These are planted every year and removed after the plant has died down. During winter they are either stocked away or disposed

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

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a [...] matters too.” A future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication [...] partners like Koppert, we know we’re on the right path to a more sustainable, chemical-free future.” Nothing beats original .

• Cut flowers

  greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are [...] from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean [...] or sold as a pot plant. Freesia : The freesia is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant from the Iridaceae family. The cultivated freesias are graceful

• Strawberry

  strawberries a prime target. The female fruit flies lay their eggs on the surface of the berries, and the hatched larvae feed on the fruit, causing damage and [...] inflict damage to the plants. Spider mites feed on the strawberry leaves by piercing the plant cells and extracting the sap, leading to the characteristic [...] generalist pests, the adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding activity can weaken the plants and result

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

  December 10, 2024

  vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] insects and mites and how they work, and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact

• Tomato

  y, the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae ( Entonem ), can contribute to the reduction of leaf miner larvae, when applied on the leaves of the tomato [...] effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy [...] species causing notable damage. The most common species in tomato are the Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) and the Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum

• Cucumber

  growers can reduce the need for chemical interventions. In the case of the presence of the Southern green stink bug ( Nezara viridula ), the introduction of [...] pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids [...] and mealy appearance, have the potential to cause significant damage to cucumber plants. The citrus mealybug is one of the species that can infest cucumber

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  an impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production [...] feed on cell contents, leading to scarring, deformed growth, and flower damage. Moreover, their role as virus vectors (e.g., TSWV) increases the risk profile [...] thrips with predatory mites Predatory mites feed on thrips larvae, suppressing populations early in the pest’s life cycle. Integrating these natural enemies

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

  April 16, 2025

  innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation [...] smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory

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

  July 17, 2024

  people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force [...] effective and labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century