• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent and limit crop damage and loss. To achieve this, we developed [...] crops, to adopt biocontrol methods,” explains Peter. “The Airobug system attaches to mono or pipe rails, automatically moving back and forth to release [...] developed the most extensive and innovative predatory mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  pests to insecticides so are best controlled with cultural and biological techniques rather than chemical approaches. How do you get Fungus Gnats and Shore [...] found to cause damage to a crop are Bradysia sp. and Lycoriella sp. Fungus Gnat adults are grey and black with long segmented antennae, long legs, and have [...] the plant directly. The pupae are brown to dark brown, curved, and tapered on both ends. Roughly 2-3mm long and also have the dark spiracles at the posterior

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short [...] short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely [...] resistance to weather conditions such as moisture and drought in outdoor cultivation (although equally effective in greenhouses and tunnels), and which once

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  mite (for the predatory mite to feed on), and a carrier, such as bran (food source for the feeder mite). How do they work and how long do they last? Predatory [...] effective pest control and cost efficiency in your growing space. By understanding the mechanisms and benefits of sachets and bottles, growers can make informed [...] predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do they last? This article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct

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

  February 17, 2025

  various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection [...] The Hague and Brussels. We need clear regulations and support, not shifting policies that make long-term planning impossible.” The transition to biological [...] future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  plant – ideal to trap pests active both above and below the ground. It has been specifically adapted to trap root aphids and fungus gnats and has two attachment [...] glue on both sides of the card and can be folded into a large trap. Apply a pheromone dispenser to the inside of this trap and pests can be caught on both [...] ve and early pest prevention method to manage insect populations. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of using Horiver sticky cards and delve

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees’ work. These brown marks can be used to help determine how many hives must be [...] temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 Figure [...] applying a coating on the covering. Whitewash is particularly used on greenhouses in Mediterranean regions to keep out thermal radiation and to diffuse the light

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

  April 16, 2025

  life on earth. Commitment to biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants with her commitment to ecological [...] company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. [...] predatory mites as an alternative to chemical pesticides. His innovative spirit and dedication to sustainable agriculture continue to inspire our practices today