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

  June 10, 2024

  journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - [...] mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967 when they decided [...] to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies. This uniform [...] 3-5M Mini-Airbug 2-3M Airobug The Airobug is a fully automatic blower used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The [...] , Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  parks, tree nurseries and gardens in France, Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Austria, and the United Kingdom. Now, it has been detected in Canada. It has mainly established in Ontario, between Toronto and Windsor. [...] Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador. Box tree caterpillars can develop in large

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  ” article. This will help you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to [...] the crop for its prey, being attracted to damaged leaves and reacting to any pest movement found on the plants. They will feed on any mobile thrips in the crop (larva and adults). For larger thrips species more common in tropical

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

  February 17, 2025

  land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s [...] transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert [...] partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert runs deep. “Our

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

  February 17, 2025

  products were not only costly and inefficient but also created resistance in pests and negatively impacted [...] and continuous monitoring, his crops began to show significant improvements in [...] emphasizes that the key to success in biological control lies in understanding ecological balance and adapting to

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

  July 24, 2024

  vegetable (cucumber and pepper) crops for additional hot spot control in addition to predator mites [...] and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for [...] by scent, and multiplying in high mite density areas. Stethorus punctillium will also

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

  July 17, 2024

  for effective solutions for their crops and their peace of mind.’ Listening to [...] thought leaders in the biological solutions industry and have given us a strong position in [...] large-scale agriculture. We believe there are still plenty of opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing

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

  May 7, 2024

  to first understand what is in a sachet and how they work. Most will act as individualized breeding systems [...] bran mites, which in turn acts as a food source for the predator mite. After feeding on the bran [...] for pests. In order for the sachet to continue producing to sustain this cycle

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process. Beneficial insects for hop cultivation [...] farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates