• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended [...] Application Adjust the size of the holes in the dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot [...] Use the Natutec Mini-Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot

• Natutec Airobug

  Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended for you Enhancing [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal [...] sides). Range 10 metres (5 metres on both sides). Application Place the Airobug in the right start position on the mono-rail or pipe-rail Make sure the battery

• Capsanem

  used for biological control of various insect pests in protected and outdoor crops. It is effective in a wide temperature range. Capsanem can also be applied [...] million. 500 million – 2 sachets of 250 million in a box. 2,500 million – 10 sachets of 250 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage [...] Koppert representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within

• Thripex

  Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Recommended [...] Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents [...] situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-100 per m2/release. Releases

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period [...] as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology [...] filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the [...] perfectly with his growing interest in biological pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been widely used in IPM-programs in North [...] is exposed to short days (less than 14 hours) and cool temperatures. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to [...] can be used year-round in greenhouses with artificial lighting provided the day lengths are extended (14 plus hours). The lighting in these facilities will

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

  February 17, 2025

  ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing [...] transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand [...] imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert runs deep. “Our families

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a [...] predator mites in Airbug blowers for single application labor savings. In most situations, Nutemia delivers higher levels of predator mites in the crop than [...] employed in crops to maintain this sustainable agricultural approach. But how do you maintain these biological control methods once applied? In certain

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

  July 17, 2024

  and transportation of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered mites on green leaves, which we transported in plastic containers. You can imagine [...] another factor considered as it extends the season in which the predatory mites can be effective in the crop. ‘All these innovations and our expertise [...] have combined to make us thought leaders in the biological solutions industry and have given us a strong position in the international market.’ ‘We now have