• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the [...] traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target [...] have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases [...] the fungi to penetrate. In other crops, plant-parasitic nematodes damage the root system. Here, Fusarium can use this damage to enter the plant, while other

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants will be so much better prepared for the rest [...] Transmission is often through plant sap when working with tomato plants and by using infected materials like clothing and tools. ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection [...] Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are often two strains present in the greenhouse. V10 covers

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  are clear: the new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin [...] accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable and support our sustainability targets. By 2030, European regulations will require plastic packaging to contain [...] virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change that adds up quickly across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  blossomed into a leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe in using biocontrol products to reduce chemicals [...] leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce [...] announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural Enemies. The Natural Enemies brand has built an exceptional reputation

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing, and we decided to introduce new means that would help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] acres) of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants reach the end [...] harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  goal is 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an [...] by the Dutch fleet is bio diesel HVO30. This has led to a reduction of 20% in CO2 emissions First shipper to participate globally in the Air France KLM [...] the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and promotes co

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks [...] scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in [...] checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to areas where there were problems last season

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of