• The advantages of Trianum

  December 16, 2021

  develop. When the Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi grow on the roots, they trigger the plant to activate its defense mechanism against pathogens. The plant goes [...] very simple: the space that Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which [...] available for the crop. A symbiotic balance is created between Trichoderma harzianum T-22 and the plant. The plant roots provide nutrients to this Trichoderma

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  prefers to reside inside the plant, the tobacco whitefly spreads out over the plant in its entirety. The females lay their eggs on the underside of the leaves [...] insect. The greenhouse whitefly tends to spread over the plant vertically, considering that the larvae can only move in the first stage. The adult insects [...] simply blow in If the population on the infected plant grows too large, the adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to release [...] cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] faced by producers, Fernando decided to study agronomy, convinced that innovation could offer solutions to the sector's problems. Throughout his professional

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting is the most common symptom, but this soil-borne [...] that the plant grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant. The beneficial [...] depending on the crop. The best tip we can give growers is that prevention is better than cure. Fusarium wilt is an incredibly difficult disease to treat. The

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business [...] restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s [...] more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  devastating to potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate [...] Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness [...] on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential

• The value of Koppert consultants

  IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. IPM Recommendations the way it should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, we don't just sell you bugs [...] expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately funded BCA R&D network • A complete portfolio [...] expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest privately funded BCA R&D network • A complete portfolio

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  is to provide its customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world [...] world the products are headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to achieve that for [...] delivered to customers alive and kicking is not exactly the easiest task in the world. That task becomes even more complex if a product in the Netherlands

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even before there is any problem at all. Only in emergencies should you resort to chemicals

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  These mites are located on the underside of the leaf and are therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach using (chemical) [...] this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a n [...] compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste.