• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even [...] know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] no longer possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary [...] pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  made on the basis of statistics. Resilient cropping with NatuGro ‘In the end, the key question is how we can further improve the development of resilient [...] into the consequences of lower rates of nitrogen release. The collaboration with NovaCropControl is an obvious choice: the company specializes in plant [...] Trianum at the start of the cultivation cycle and after every subsequent eight-week period. They are also treated with Vidi Parva at the start of the cultivation

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection [...] enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies [...] soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting

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

  January 1, 1970

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes [...] also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against [...] development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products, including Entonem . This formaulation increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond [...] course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  January 1, 1970

  plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower [...] population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is