• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often [...] areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the risk of resistance to pesticides.

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the [...] Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but [...] European marshland pyralid ( Duponchelia fovealis ). We aim to be proactive should intervention be required." Precision monitoring of pests and diseases The

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms [...] on to this worldwide health issue. It is certainly our goal, but most importantly, it is our source of motivation. Our mission statement holds true to

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

  July 17, 2024

  products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago [...] produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be successfully [...] will be one of our core values as a company. We would not be where we are today without our customers and their vital feedback. We have listened to their

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with our customers [...] industry continues its growth, Jeremy will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today [...] Koppert Biological Systems is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated [...] in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills to be able to identify pests such as whitefly [...] thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the

• Sustainability

  Future Forward - A path for a sustainable tomorrow At Koppert, sustainability isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we [...] our actions leave a lasting impact. We aspire not only to contribute but also to ignite a broader sustainability movement, promoting a culture of learning [...] our business, recognizing it as an essential part of long-term success. To realize this vision, we’re embarking on a journey to enhance the coherence across

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes itself scarce: it can survive [...] spider mite is always a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory [...] treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest [...] traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase of s [...] the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon