• Sustainable Development Goals

  people working in horticulture and agriculture, and the health of consumers who have access to residue-free produce. Key SDGs in which we are active: SDG [...] Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient by using fungi in the soil, and introducing [...] all, directly and indirectly, enabled a significant reduction in the use of chemicals in horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests and diseases

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America [...] On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion podcast, he and his expert guest speakers deliver [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] . Our consultants are at hand to let individual growers and companies know when to introduce our beneficial organisms and in what numbers. ‘We really [...] challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. [...] solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse [...] customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  production. Speakers and panel discussions on these themes are expected to attract experts in the field of science, agriculture, related businesses, relevant [...] the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will address a number [...] basis for holistic and sustainable food production systems for the future. In order to achieve this goal, we need farmers, consumers, retailers, legislators

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  The developments that first happened in the vegetable horticulture sector are now also clearly taking place in the ornamentals sector, with an increasing [...] method in which we use as few chemicals as possible on our chrysanthemum farm in Uganda, ensuring that the chemicals that do need to be used are not harmful [...] feltiae ( Entonem ), and of Horiver sticky traps. ‘These are the products that are currently authorized in Uganda,’ explains Koppert consultant Ellen Klein. But

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  biocontrol of pests in strawberries in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. Trials on citrus have also started in Spain. Natutec Drive [...] Drive trials are now underway in a number of different crops and in a growing number of countries. Optimizing technology "Growers want their employees picking [...] save growers a great deal of time and expense in the future. Tests have conclusively proved its effectiveness in the field and we have a growing number of

• Acadian Organic

  ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate fully dissolves in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied, and irrigation water applications [...] dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank [...] dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem [...] a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs, assistant location manager in Assendelft. ‘In the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But [...] nematodes over the young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I

• Casea

  beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits Target [...] systems: Pressure-compensated irrigation systems are recommended. If not available, spray or drench applications are recommended. For injection through Dosatr [...] and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal Nematodes are susceptible to ultraviolet light (UV): do not use them in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil