• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  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 [...] rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop [...] why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and distributors in more [...] ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more [...] want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert consultant. They’ll provide personalized advice to meet [...] eventually result in defoliation and the dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  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 [...] attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that has developed great expertise in the integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark [...] benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according to region and production conditions. At La Hacienda Fresh, reaching

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological [...] live in curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty [...] moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides [...] will be particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical pesticides with biological products in order to meet market or export standards [...] will be rolled out to a further 10-15 countries in multiple languages this year, including Spain, Brazil, Uganda and Bangladesh. In 2021, more countries

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks and doing [...] thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants will be happy to help you develop such a system approach. Learn

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated [...] potted plants are also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being [...] products are not good for nature and the environment and are therefore far from sustainable. For this reason, many products have been dropped in recent years and

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  that there isn’t yet a biological solution to control every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals [...] resistant to pesticides, more and more growers are moving over to biological crop protection . "Alongside the species we’re used to seeing in strawberries [...] Aeolothrips , which help to control other harmful species. "The problems may be more severe in other countries. In Germany for example, there are growers

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated [...] restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why [...] Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM