• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  , starting with the production of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products [...] enhances the success rate of biological crop protection. ‘GreenGuard strengthens the position of the grower in the market,’ states Van Leeuwen. ‘And all the [...] products in which the use of biological crop protection could be maximized? The immediate application of beneficials ‘GreenGuard was the result of our collaboration

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies [...] implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you [...] you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes [...] how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against [...] Hence, the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  within the sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control through

• 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 [...] potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops [...] can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites [...] needed most. The increased efficacy and prolonged effectiveness of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles [...] protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  Together with our trusted supplier Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical [...] they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully [...] practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled plastic. The material is still

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand [...] quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms, Avir Shah, says they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations [...] Together with several leaders in the Dutch horticultural sector, Koppert Biological Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  left on the plants.' Koppert as a strategic partner Besides the consistent quality, other significant factors that have contributed to the success of Green [...] from using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs [...] Horiver sticky cards. A reliable solution for pest control challenges The company added Isaria fumosorosea, the active ingredient of Isarid , into its Integrated