• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  that seek our collaboration on many fronts and see us as a valuable partner. They recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative [...] mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  that seek our collaboration on many fronts and see us as a valuable partner. They recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of predatory [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative [...] mites . ‘I have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust [...] Pest Management A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You [...] need to know to get started! Fortunately, a lot of experience and knowledge about IPM has already been gained. A thorough step-by-step plan with all relevant

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Ec [...] traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have [...] thrips can often be found in the flower. As stated, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. They take a critical look at the thrips and examine

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips All species [...] strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also [...] targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of thrips has its own 'favourite

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  propagation through finished crops. It can be used as a drench, a sprench, or a foliar spray. In propagation, a drench or sprench can put the material into the [...] reacting, growers establish a standing first line of defense. That is why Isarid can be considered a foundation product. If a grower has a limited biological-control [...] and activity decline, followed by death. Because Isarid uses a living fungus rather than a conventional chemical mode of action, it fits especially well

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  and regional support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United [...] additional cost IPM recommendations as they should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, you don’t just get products; you gain a network of IPM experts who are [...] operation and guide your decisions. Talk to an IPM Expert A simpler way to get started Start Now A team commited to your success For over 20 years, our c

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes, roses [...] levels, while also serving as a monitoring tool for pest density. Evenly distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively [...] yellow, with a visible red-eyed adult. Adults Larger, whiter, triangular appearance from above. Smaller, yellower, elongated appearance with a gap in the

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The [...] have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural solution [...] crop grew healthy and straight as pencils. I found no damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  security – a need more pressing than ever. Our holistic solutions for soil health In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take a multi-faceted [...] contributing to a more robust soil structure. Our biostimulants, along with several of our Plant Protection Product solutions, play a pivotal role in improving [...] This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect of sustainable soil management. Crucially, our