• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  health and nutrient levels of the soil, allowing growers to drastically reduce their use of artificial fertilizer. This is an important factor in tomorrow's [...] cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth [...] On Thursday, directors Henri Oosthoek and Paul Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular [...] the level of infestation is already high. But even before it develops that far, parts of the crop will look slightly sad, followed by yellowing of the leaves [...] in a nutshell Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Biocontrol for Spider

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  comprehensive range of biological solutions in a wide range of crops.’ ‘We aim to collaborate and co-create with partners in pursuit of our mission. We believe [...] the symmetry symbolises the equal importance of plant protection above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the [...] reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest Management . The development of thrips populations [...] in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves. Some types of thrips prefer the lower parts of the crop. Contact [...] development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance of successful

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  summer for most subsidiaries. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why [...] ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling growers to act quickly [...] Future Proofing A team of specialists is developing the scout-app together with Koppert’s growers and consultants, and a number of Dutch tomato growers are

• Acadian Organic

  Liquid Seaweed Concentrate in a minimum of 50 parts of finished solution and agitate thoroughly. Continuous agitation of the supply tank is recommended.ACADIAN® [...] encourage early establishment of new transplants, treat with a solution of ACADIAN® Organic Liquid Seaweed Concentrate at the rate of 0.1 – 0.7% solution prior [...] improve plant vigor, and maximize crop potential during periods of stress. Crops All crops. Mode of action Ascophyllum nodosum products contain bioactive compounds

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  bottles, such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing [...] is an excellent starting point. However, it's important to recognize that each crop presents its own set of challenges and considerations. For personalized [...] needs, don't hesitate to reach out to our team of Koppert experts. We're here to support you at every stage of your journey towards sustainable crop protection

• Whitefly

  Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed on plant sap, which can cause the leaves of infested plants [...] productive crops and prevent the spread of diseases. Biological control of whiteflies uses a combination of natural enemies and tools that target different [...] and stems of infested plants. Sooty mold: Honeydew can also promote the growth of a black, sooty mold that can cover the leaves and stems of infested plants

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  has a range of benefits: Any type of chemical spraying results in crop damage, which you can avoid by being conservative with the number of spraying ap [...] product before finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this [...] benefits Spical is part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly scale back use of pesticides. This

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  Thorough disinfection is therefore very important: you can do this as soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into [...] invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material [...] the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young leaves. E