• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens [...] What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's value or even [...] unsaleable or the crop dies! Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows the entire IPM process. Our experts understand all the moving parts—not just [...] challenges and restore the natural balance of our planet. Founded by cucumber grower Jan Koppert in 1967, the company understands the challenges growers face [...] just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  e "Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different [...] Cyrille Verdun. The formulation still: … looks the same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy [...] Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including [...] cannabis growers in the US and abroad. For commercial and other serious cannabis growers a clean crop is of the utmost importance, so stop by the Koppert booth [...] manning Booth #726 at NECANN Boston , 2025. This year’s event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the tropical bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency [...] that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage [...] Come visit Koppert’s booth at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24

• Plant Health

  they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete [...] Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides [...] their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink dynamics between leaves and fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  warm, dry conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this [...] spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] collaboration with Koppert The use of biological crop protection presented challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products

• Trianum-G

  pathogens Trianum-G grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. Pack size 20 kg bag. Formulation [...] Trianum-G granules to the planting hole and incorporate into the planting soil or soil mix. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always [...] registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: CA MI Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms:

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  reduce symptoms. In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or near the throat, specifically the pharynx, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately; [...] be calm when working with bumblebees. Do not wave your arms at the bumblebees, bump the hive, touch or hold the bumblebees, etc. Stung? Reactions and [...] itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further, the reaction can occur directly after the sting, but more generally