• Impatiens thrips

  greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage [...] plants. Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) has a wide range of hosts. In addition to many ornamental plants it also attacks sweet pepper, cucumber [...] Thrips cause damage to plants by piercing the cells of the surface tissues and sucking out their contents, causing the surrounding tissue to die. The resulting

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, Spidex Vital Go offers growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider [...] continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost by falling to the ground compared to loose [...] color changes to a distinctive red-orange hue, offering a visible sign of their efficacy. For more information on Spidex Vital Go and how it can enhance

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest

• Asian citrus psyllid

  when adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and there is [...] when disturbed or over-crowded. Development from egg to adult varied from 14 days at 28°C/82.4°F to 49 days at 15°C/59°F. New adults reach reproductive maturity [...] honeydew and a thread-like waxy substance so black sooty mold develops on the honeydew. Their feeding damages citrus by burning back new shoots or causing

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture industry. It will provide you with concrete answers to essential questions when it comes to technology [...] solutions as well as inspiration for new crops and a must-stop for every grower. Several presentations on how to optimize sustainable crop production and [...] and other items will bring you up to date on the latest developments in the horticulture industry.Koppert offers two complimentary presentations that you

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  chemical solutions. More than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding [...] Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring Scaffold [...] carpocapsae Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Koppert IPM app Vlaardingen, Netherlands [...] start a free webinar series of four webinars. Participants will learn how to implement the basic principles of Plant Empowerment. They also learn how to grow [...] possible as of today. The road map to sustainable cultivation Plant Empowerment is a new unique cultivation method that leads to more yield and better quality

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  employees, including a number of consultants, will make the transfer to Koppert to continue to offer their valuable services to their customers. At the [...] knowledge into the company to further develop new and existing markets.’ The shorter supply chain means the company will be even closer to the customer and his [...] built up a loyal working relationship with them over the years and rely on them to support our growers daily and keep up with the latest developments,’ says

• Phyllokare Ornamentals Leaflet

  settling or clogging. PhylloKare is not just a biostimulant; it’s the gold standard to support growers to a smarter, more productive ROI Problem–Solution [...] PhylloKare™ The New Standard in Biostimulants PhylloKare is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction [...] Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures high bioactive content, full solubility, and a stable 3+year shelf life without settling

• Phyllokare Propagation Leaflet

  settling or clogging. PhylloKare is not just a biostimulant; it’s the gold standard to support growers to a smarter, more productive ROI Problem–Solution [...] PhylloKare™ The New Standard in Biostimulants PhylloKare is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction [...] Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures high bioactive content, full solubility, and a stable 3+year shelf life without settling