• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that [...] crops in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the [...] approach, the most important aspects of which are good scouting and prevention." "Control of thrips in ornamentals cultivation will need increasingly more biological

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle and repeated [...] One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] nitrogen release, and use of NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason

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

  May 19, 2025

  ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] packaging and worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain [...] foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  move except for a small part of its abdomen. The head, proboscis, wings, and legs develop in the anterior, immobile part. The pupa eventually transforms [...] egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while [...] them in layers. Every species has eggs with a characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: one species lays dozens, the other

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales [...] Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol solutions have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides [...] 2019 and is very happy with how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert [...] major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle [...] strong, resilient crops and varieties. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops below and above the soil surface in various ways, for example [...] ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular

• Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants

  optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. Acadian Ask [...] resilience and productivity by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll [...] , photosynthesis, and vigor, driving improved growth and ultimately higher fruit number and weight—even under challenging conditions. Versatile Acadian

• Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants

  experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch [...] optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. NodoKare [...] resilience and productivity by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  Aphids Aphids come in all types of species and sizes. They remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance, resulting in growth disorders like [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar [...] country and region. Mealybug There are also several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are