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

  May 7, 2024

  conditions explained above. Each Ulti-Mite sachet comes with one type of feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. Main uses for Ulti-Mite sachets: cannabis [...] overhead watering Each Plus sachet is made out of paper and contains one feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. The paper can easily be damaged by low humidity [...] overhead watering Each Mini sachet is made out of paper and contains one feeder mite and one type of predatory mite. The paper can easily be damaged by low humidity

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the [...] are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments." Less use of chemical pesticides The crop scouting app offers an additional

• Pepino mosaic virus

  What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] rapidly through the plant, often before symptoms are visible. Symptom development Symptoms can appear within 1–3 weeks, but infections may remain mild or

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  headquarters in the Netherlands, Dr Tom Groot heads the Research and Development department for Macrobials. He shares that he is passionate about nature [...] As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites [...] effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations came in the form of a breeding sachet.

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  natural enemies or pollinators. No resistance development: unlike chemical pesticides, pests do not develop resistance to natural predators. No residue: [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] impact on the environment and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the

• Open field pollination

  whom are early risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce [...] proves instrumental in promoting robust pollination and contributes to the development of more uniform and larger fruits and vegetables, ultimately leading to

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  pesticides. In addition, together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of [...] crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: working for the growers.

• How Does Buzz Pollination Work?

  July 10, 2024

  vibrators in the mid-20th century, was one of the main reasons scientists discovered that the bumblebee was one of the best pollinators for crops that [...] only half of all bee species can use buzz pollination to collect pollen. One of the most important supplemental bee pollinators, the honeybee, is incapable [...] this requirement on common crops and has continuously researched and developed high quality, innovative bumblebee (Bombus sp.) commercial pollination

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  ng of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological pest control one breakthrough at a time. We spoke with Peter Couwels, Director Operations, [...] Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities [...] application technologies like the Airobug.” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of

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

  September 3, 2024

  changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product portfolio since 1967 have ensured that these premium-quality [...] greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be successfully applied to a wide [...] and we never forget that we work for growers. That is and always will be one of our core values as a company. We would not be where we are today without