• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based [...] as sharing regular news online and in the mainstream media, is one of Koppert Biological Systems’ core values. The manual which features research results

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  pollination is insufficient. Remove snow from the greenhouse roof when possible. Energy screens and grow lights The use of energy screens in artificially lit [...] this, synchronize the opening of bumblebee hives with the energy screen and daylight cycle, allowing the bees to fly only when there is sufficient daylight [...] after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company [...] Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation. The original [...] Ruiter will take up the position of Director Horti. The new roles are much more specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies [...] to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army [...] army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM [...] collected from the original source of the pest and released in areas where pests needed control. the aim was to achieve the establishment of the natural enemy [...] crop cycle. This was the start of the Koppert Biological Systems. The first natural enemy The first natural enemy produced was the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it [...] depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is part of an integrated pest management (IPM) program that the grower or [...] program is to reduce the chemical pesticides sprays that once dry may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical residue stays with the plant for

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously monitored conditions. The mites are [...] Logistics Next, the mites are packed into different size bottles or sachets; ensuring enough oxygen for the journey to the growers. The packaging machines

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Thanks to the use of Koppert's biological systems, producers around the world have reduced their impact on the environment by drastically reducing the use of [...] Europe, North America, and domestically. The large production scale, high water demand, and pest pressures challenge the Los Pinos team to seek innovative solutions [...] been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response [...] occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular [...] growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients