• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  comply to a growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair [...] Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life [...] cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use yellow roller tape ( Horiver Rollertrap ) along each row to maximize the capture of whitefly adults [...] for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' deleafing practices. At high population densities, Mirical may sting the mesophyll

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens [...] thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety [...] do anything at all, thrips could even completely destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus [...] length, shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings [...] and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Echinothrips

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within [...] solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers [...] contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required [...] workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are necessary. Koppert’s technical staff are readily available to answer

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  are all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the [...] growers get the most out of their crops with the same inputs, or even less input. Growers get top quality produce that will last longer, with a better shelf [...] water use reduction, the use of solar panels, electric vehicles and reducing the kilometres driven or travelled are all part of reducing waste and our

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable of doubling within [...] phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Martínez. ‘At the same time, the quality of the product and the reliability of supply are also important in our approach. We also put a great deal of energy into [...] lacking, and the results of the pest control did not live up to their expectations. ‘We have few success stories and a lot of failures. We applied the product [...] continue to keep the sciarid fly under control with Entonem and Capsanem . This is both thanks to the quality of the product and the excellent assistance

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing during [...] If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off on the right foot: 1) Evaluate [...] your compatible sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects