• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases [...] Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi [...] manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements [...] A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt [...] system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging, providing for superior [...] Koppert Biological Systems specifically for open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad [...] bumblebees are available year-round and are shipped to your facility, ready to pollinate. No waiting for migratory bee keepers! Availability is guaranteed

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests [...] listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] 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

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] challenges lie in nature itself. So we partner with nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight [...] creatives, chefs and government reps; in short anyone with a passion for plants and people. Soil health The kickoff session, ‘A healthy plant feeds healthy people’ [...] This may sound a bit altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower, an

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

  August 4, 2023

  provide a safe and controlled environment for insects and mites to hunt their prey. But natural enemies are also highly effective in combatting pests in outdoor [...] 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 are [...] package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  presents a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article [...] alternate, and in his opinion more accurate, statement and offers evidence to prove his version correct. The author lays out BioSolutions for eradicating [...] Consultant Team Leader for Koppert, US. He rose through several New England production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects to native and released [...] increasingly difficult to control in grapes. With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning to more organic and [...] released beneficial insects. In general, apply your spray first and allow it to dry before releasing beneficials. 5) Provide habitat for beneficials When possible