• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred [...] sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus [...] Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  in the field. When it comes to finding solutions for today’s cultivation issues, we are all in partnership with nature to make cultivation and the planet [...] so that they are bred close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination work on arrival. For example, in the United States, the Bombus [...] Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility, as well as all those around the world, Koppert applies strict

• Parasitic wasps

  larvae begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae [...] maturity, it emerges from the host's body or the cocoon. The host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic [...] eggs either inside the host's body or attaches them to the host's exterior. Larval development: When the parasitic wasp eggs hatch, the newly emerged larvae

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  August 18, 2021

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ To read further of what the future holds for sustainable agriculture. Plus, the importance of learning [...] Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broader field of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand

• Sugar cane

  heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed into sugar or fermented to produce ethanol. The world’s sugar [...] About Native to the tropical regions of South Asia and Melanesia, sugar cane belongs to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae [...] quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and the major commercial cultivars are now complex hybrids. The crop has

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  maize, as it is one of the most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields. ‘It is important to focus on sustainable [...] suffer from hunger and to highlight the need to ensure healthy diets for all. Food production awareness is continuously on the agenda of our partners Ruud [...] want healthy, high quality food, at the same time we want to preserve the health of the environment.’ Xrarm and the tower of hope Xfarm a local social project

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  self-sufficiency—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection "Agriculture is the basis of everything," [...] yield with quality produce is motivating his team of consultants every day. “I’m convinced that Koppert is helping to change the model of crop protection [...] innovation is a cornerstone, the Koppert consultants are very valuable to growers. “They know and understand growers and the challenges they have to cope with

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

  December 18, 2024

  in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast [...] sustainable agriculture. Be sure to listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol [...] 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

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  later, the young larva is visible within the egg. The full-grown caterpillars are 20 to 30 mm long and have a creamy white colour. Along the dorsal surface [...] surface of the body there are pairs of dark dots. The dark head is also conspicuous, as are the four dark dots behind the head capsule. There are 4 pairs [...] weeds. The secretive habit of the caterpillars of this species makes them very difficult to control with synthetic pesticides. Damage symptoms The caterpillars

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  absorbed and Spidex mites change color. This is the confirmation that Spidex mites are on the job! To think that it all started 53 years ago when predatory [...] needed to feed in the field in order to develop their eggs. Because they start depositing their eggs directly, they have an improved ability to lay more [...] Koppert Biological Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international