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

  August 31, 2022

  operations that serve as an example for growers everywhere to emulate. The company has used biological solutions for over 20 years to tackle incoming i [...] numerous benefits from using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids [...] mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental crops . It's safe for their workers and the environment, it's great at managing resistance, and

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Biocontrol for Spider Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately [...] other insects that are frequently responsible for causing frustration among rose growers. A helping hand for crops As mentioned earlier, a flourishing crop [...] level of resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list

• Biofungicide that gives soil-borne diseases no chance!

  January 21, 2021

  Competition for space Trianum rapidly forms a physical barrier along the surface of the roots, giving soil pathogens no room to establish. Competition for nutrients [...] Trianum-P is a water dispersible granule (WDG) formulation for spray application and for use in overhead and drip irrigation systems. There is also a [...] method for preventing root disease. Over time, the substrate will become populated by a wide variety of micro-organisms, all challenging Trianum for space

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production. Attractive for pests Consultants Mark van [...] nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and what are the target values [...] small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower development. More flowers mean more fruits

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such as roses [...] eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages [...] Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  Other articles for more information Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly [...] Crop? Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a [...] species that cause damage are also seen regularly. They're often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  For the Better Health of People and the Planet For the past 50 years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet [...] to humans and the environment for many reasons. Some of which include the materials going into Styrofoam, the hazards for humans during the manufacturing [...] Koppert will be slowly switching from Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Damage symptoms Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots [...] Essential Solutions for Operation Mealybug Cryptobug Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Cryptobug-L Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful [...] troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] ons. REI and PHI There are no re-entry times or pre-harvest restrictions for biological control. Organic Production Biological control can be used in organic [...] Coverage Predatory mites actively seek out and destroy their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  respect for the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for the answers that are locked in nature itself to then make them applicable for sustainable [...] stakeholders. The foundation for sustainable health lies in protecting and endursing vital and resilient ecosystems as a basis for healthy crops. It is in this [...] For Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is