• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  sensitive organisms in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco [...] boxes worked just as well as the Styrofoam boxes. In some cases, they outperformed the Styrofoam packaging in maintaining the required temperature for tran [...] the mass accumulation of Styrofoam particles in the environment. Did you know that benzene, an ingredient in Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process [...] bumblebees can be a game-changer. Bumblebees are efficient and reliable pollinators, and when used strategically in combination with the right practices, they [...] specific temperature and humidity ranges. They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  biofungicides performed so well in these trials that we are now exploiting Trianum commercially in these two countries. We are now working on expanding the [...] move in the soil profile and are able to actively hunt for pests. Because nematodes are applied through conventional irrigation systems, they are easy [...] answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum in combination with Casea have shown positive results in controlling two soilborne diseases

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  thrips are not a particularly significant problem. There are hardly any problems in tomato crops, and use of natural enemies has not been necessary. In cucumber [...] y, such solutions are not immediately available for all species of thrips in all types of crop." Developments in the Netherlands are replicated elsewhere [...] Jenette Douma. New species of thrips in soft fruit In outdoor soft fruit crops, especially strawberries , there have been reports of increased thrips

• Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants

  clogging. A Deeper Understanding of Soil Health Downloads Product Label SDS Strawberries Wine grapes Table grapes Almonds Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience [...] step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or [...] how Koppert's innovative solutions can transform your growing operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  more importantly, our new product branding is designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen their crops [...] The Koppert' K' is designed to aim forward: we are always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolizes the equal importance [...] Introducing our new product branding After introducing our new corporate branding in January 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  even more critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the [...] bumblebees and their performance. Right climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly [...] ensure that there won't be any issues with the foraging activity of the bumblebees, leading to efficient pollination . Placement of hives in low temperatures

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections. Hendriks grows high-wire [...] micromol). He sells his cucumbers to some major retailers in the Netherlands and occasionally to customers in Germany. Thrips, spider mites, and whitefly larvae

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  useful tool in the battle against whitefly: they can help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; [...] midges, and predatory bugs . Greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum adult Whitefly: The Source of Multiple Problems There are also many different [...] predatory bugs , and predatory beetles are natural enemies of whitefly, but parasitic fungi can also help tackle this pest. Rollertraps are also a useful