• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  Koppert employee Floris van der Helm. ‘If I need to, I can give advice remotely straight away,’ explains Floris, ‘or I can start thinking of strategy changes [...] 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 [...] provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  That’s now a thing of the past. Thanks to a higher resolution, the device scans much more accurately. Whitefly is now very accurately recognized. I now have [...] following on that: ‘I load the app, the map appears on the screen, and I can immediately see what whitefly or other pest is doing. If necessary, I can take immediate [...] this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since its market launch. Last year, Koppert asked him to test a number of improvements

• Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  Optimize your crop scouting! Using a crop scouting tool in horticulture can lead to more effective, sustainable, and profitable crop production by providing [...] precision pest monitoring and real-time pest detection alerts. Natutec Scout is a crop scouting tool for effective and efficient pest monitoring. With Natutec [...] sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended by uploading

• Knowing & recognizing

  January 1, 1970

  characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  January 1, 1970

  respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full mask with a P3 filter. Exposure via skin If there is a risk of exposure via your [...] diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem, consult a doctor. This [...] safety service or doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After [...] tightening. Within just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For

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

  May 19, 2025

  time I saw the effect of predatory mites on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing [...] recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory [...] generations ”, she emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail

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

  March 17, 2025

  predatory mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control with predatory mites, I had many doubts. I didn’t know how they worked, how effective [...] excessive chemical use. Knowing that I am contributing to a more responsible and sustainable production model confirms that I made the right choice," he concludes [...] committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  can reproduce on, a host of pests. They will prey on spider mites , but do not have a strong preference for them. This makes them a poor choice for biocontrol [...] spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist predator [...] If left unchecked, spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Eggplant: Introduction points should be placed in a grid-type pattern throughout a large greenhouse (for a growing spaces less than 10 square meters, one [...] space! This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has [...] been researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this