• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed to blueberries [...] using Koppert nematodes proved to be a great success. Some years ago the Melolontha melolontha grubs started to cause problems in the 560-hectare blueberry [...] nematodes showed the best efficiency, and in 2017 we started to use nematodes systematically.’ The plantations are located in beautiful, pristine surroundings and

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not [...] has asked industry leaders in the biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products [...] pesticides are necessary to combat or prevent spider mites and tackles the same question with regard to western flower thrips in light of the fact that so

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate [...] pollination units are light weight, easy to handle, and can be moved between crops to maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are [...] acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging, providing for superior pollination. The best choice! Koppert

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders in the UK.’ Great Results in Canada Poinsettia [...] growers in Canada are achieving great results with beneficials to combat whitefly . Richard sees this as an opportunity to give biological control in Poinsettia [...] cultivation in the Netherlands an additional boost. ‘Koppert wants to achieve the same results that are being obtained in Canada here in the Netherlands

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  insects and mites to protect their crops against pests. First in greenhouses and now also in outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining [...] plays an important role in our approach. we test our solutions in demo fields, then we partner with growers to apply our products in their fields. The results [...] is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops, such as grapes in Italy, France and Spain. We

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access the [...] than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This [...] Bumblebees play a vital role in achieving optimal pollination results for tomato crops. If you are seeking to optimize your crop's pollination process

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  is a notoriously difficult material to recycle. In addition to these unfortunate facts, Styrofoam is being banned in many cities and towns. The bans could [...] years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore, there is no better way to accomplish this but by cutting [...] Styrofoam to a fully recyclable package for shipping. Over the next several months, you will start to see this new packaging. At first the switch to the new

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum in combination with Casea have shown positive results in controlling [...] are easy to use and compatible with other IPM systems. Our nematodes come in a long-storage, biodegradable carrier in a formulation that is easy to dilute [...] 'We hope to introduce it to potato and seed potato growers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands soon. Koppert is becoming a serious player in agriculture

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  that the microscopic nematodes get to their destinations in good health, ready to carry out their valuable work in so many crops, grown indoor or outdoor [...] of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed in a nutritious and sterile [...] nematodes are grown in liquid media to give the most consistent quality. The process runs through three phases: first the nematodes are grown in a laboratory