• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  comprehensive range of biological solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with partners in pursuit of our mission. We believe [...] reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today: [...] symmetry symbolises the equal importance of plant protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the co

• Coleobug

  variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet. Mode of action Both larvae and adults actively explore the environment in search of prey [...] specific crop situation. Begin introduction preventively or as soon as the first populations of aphids or mealybugs are detected. Repeat applications may be [...] conditions Both larvae and adults of Coleomegilla maculata are voracious predators capable of consuming an average of more than 30 individuals per day under

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of application, efficacy of nematodes grew to a level of 70%, and after the second year of use even [...] system at a dosage of 2x500 millions per hectare. ‘Most often, the right moment of application occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every year [...] to 95%. Such a large reduction of pests has greatly contributed to the condition of the plants. ‘Shrubs which were weak or were dying, started to recover

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert [...] another important focus of our stand will be on cultivation without residues,' says senior consultant Ellen Klein. 'An increasing number of retailers are demanding [...] products have little or no chemical residues, which makes IPM an important option for growers. They need to comply to a growing number of regulations and the

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  want to know more about the Koppert protocol or the different products, check the website or contact one of my Koppert colleagues wherever in the world [...] role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes. There are multiple possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking [...] the difference between a good harvest or no harvest. When sugar content increases, this will have the effect of reducing the freezing temperature. A strong

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Sophisticated and safe As partners with nature, we leverage the natural behaviors of nematodes to support [...] nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance [...] who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved formula The answers to agricultural challenges

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  immunity against many of today’s chemicals. In these situations, growers may spray more of a specific chemical or try to use a large arsenal of many different [...] The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts Consumers IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer [...] Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  control Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren [...] 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 Finish [...] solution against pests and diseases. Vast amounts of pesticides were sprayed before people became aware of the adverse effects on both their health and the

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before it is fully pollinated. Bumblebees lack the sophisticated communication system of honeybees, and are less likely [...] honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called [...] “buzz- pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  consumer, who has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] s, you can take care of much more yourself than you used to be able to, as long as you have qualified people at your disposal, of course.’ Precision a