• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro.” For more information on the NatuGro system, click here [...] by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System are: Micro-organisms, such as Trichoderma harzianum T-22 (under the brand name TRIANUM ) [...] Build Bigger Profits from the Ground Up with the NatuGro System Koppert Biological Systems, a leading provider of safe, natural solutions for improving

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following tips on board, and [...] store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the instructions on YouTube . Turn and shake the packaging [...] optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 16, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined, the role of agriculture is paramount. It's not merely about producing [...] long term and prioritizing the wellbeing of the planet and society when making decisions is crucial. Minimizing our reliance on fossil fuels and working [...] future. This sentiment echoes through the words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] eliminate the use of neonictinoids on these plants. Neonictinoids are harsh chemicals that growers spray on their plants to terminate pests that feed on the [...] The Season to Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses on T. parvispinus [...] limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae Key advantages of Limonica [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain. “We’ve

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse [...] processed during the production of the sachets. Also, as with all packaging, it is useful until the content has been used; from that moment on the packaging turns [...] too fast during the development phase of the predatory mites, the quality of the Ulti-Mite sachet drops below specs and won`t produce the projected number

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

  June 27, 2019

  cannabis market and the need to help educate cultivators on the effective use of BCA's (Biological Control Agents). Over the last four years the company blossomed [...] Enemies name into one of the leaders in the industry. With the addition of the Koppert supply chain, our goal will be to take what they have developed and [...] With the explosion of the cannabis market, Koppert US has acquired Natural Enemies; the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses [...] attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend on the species and variety, but the fact remains that a plant that has been attacked [...] resilience. While the plant may look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their [...] deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With [...] this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug