• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological [...] in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ Paul [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela [...] Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We [...] 250% in production since that date. The facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution! This system allows you to set opening and closing times for the various Natupol [...] more changes to the Natupol system. For example, UV markings were added to the bumblebee hives some time ago, making it easier for the bumblebees to recognize [...] crops for many years. To ensure that the bumblebees can do their work as effectively as possible, the conditions must be optimal. You can improve the eff

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  January 29, 2026

  commission, so their advice for any business is the same regardless of the amount of the purchase. They are invested in the strength and success of each [...] cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions for this problematic [...] and Koppert stays on top of what’s allowed, what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  October 1, 2025

  subject to the extremely humid conditions for rooting. This moisture brings fungus gnats, shore flies , and fungal diseases that can scar the primary root [...] n roots run deep. Hardening Off/Drying Down After the inputs have rooted, the air dries out and the microenvironment changes. Koppert’s strategy adjusts [...] Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  awareness on how plant health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake [...] conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020. The United Nations has declared 2020 as the International Year of [...] us all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good [...] traps and pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites [...] often first seen on the sticky trap. By counting regularly and keeping track of the results, you can maintain a good picture of whether the situation is improving

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More [...] diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  resistant to moisture, so that the sachets remain firmly in place in the crop. Product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'Following the launch of Swirski Ulti-Mite [...] August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier [...] improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust.' This improvement will be applied on the following products