• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  iQ innovation quarter The Koppert stand this year features an Innovation Quarter spotlighting a 'crown jewel' – a revolutionary product that dramatically [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture [...] latest developments and to be inspired by experts and exhibitors. IFTF The IFTF is the world's most important trade exhibition for international flower growers

• Grey mould

  cinerea) is considered a weak pathogen, only infecting weakened or damaged plants. How to prevent Grey mould Make sure the crop grows regularly with not too [...] too much vegetative growth, in order to maintain a microclimate which is not humid enough for grey mould Provide sufficient ventilation in greenhouse crops [...] General Grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) is a commonly found fungus in many environments. It survives in plant parts like bulbs

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  few products are available on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work [...] number is even more dramatic worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex [...] mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the [...] farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed to connect scouting, analysis, treatments, and mangagement. Centralized data storage that is accessible from [...] from anywhere with any device. Scout data is downloadable for off-line use by the customer. Raw data can be stored and manipulated for further analysis. [...] Koppert iPM contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the efficacy of control agents. iPM App

• Diamond back moth

  xylostella) is suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered [...] species. It is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface [...] depressions, and rarely on stems or petioles. There are four larval instars. The body tapers at both ends and is green, sometimes suffused with pale yellow

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  nematode product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure is really [...] Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years [...] control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its biological protection

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  larval product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a [...] harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D has resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage [...] Chrysopa-E can be produced at much lower production costs, so you can use many more beneficials at less expense. It is possible for you to use many more beneficials

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at Koppert Biological Systems and growers observed that the bumblebees did not achieve effective [...] improved bumblebees’ orientation capacity by 12% in 2017. The company’s R&D department is hoping to announce a new feature to their Natupol range before the [...] world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s behaviour under

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

  December 18, 2024

  8 SPOTIFY Part I: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e0FI3FM9nvbB4hZ0pwbNY?si=d5938b4867cd4fd3 Part II: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4loDXkOXCPndsxrJb5ljYt [...] If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber [...] biocontrol strategies can be implemented into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from