• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  out of the soil. The soil blankets the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To [...] To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological System has a variety of tools to help ensure the perfect poinsettia every time. We start with developing [...] instruments. This makes the work of the IPM consultant so versatile, interesting and sometimes complicated. The importance of a well balanced IPM program

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus [...] and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important to know the following [...] for the mold spores to germinate. That's why it's important to work cleanly and neatly. Prevention is the way to fight this fungus. How? By ensuring good

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  Chrysopa to combat a range of pests such as spider mites and thrips , in a variety of crops. The Natutec Drone will initially be available in the U.S. [...] dispersed in the correct locations in the right numbers to carry out their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec [...] seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success

• Pollination checklist tomato

  turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the transfer of enough pollen for pollination [...] provide a precise picture of the situation. Flowers that are open for longer than one day have between one and five bite marks Check the work of the bumblebees [...] days. Introduce a new bumblebee hive once the number of bite marks has dropped to just one or two per flower. Pollen is released best at a relative humidity

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership [...] mark an important step in Koppert's ambitions to achieve further global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for [...] customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 3, 2025

  greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic [...] layer of predators right where it counts and handles like a video game. Koppert’s Phil Gerry will be demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the [...] topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is the first a

• Aphids

  Some species of aphids can cause leaves to curl or twist as they feed on the plant sap. How to prevent aphids To prevent aphid infestations in crops, you [...] that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of aphids that have been described, and they can be found in a variety of habitats [...] aphids have two pairs of wings, one of which is much larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females

• Natutec Airbug

  guarantees a uniform distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Airbug. Product components The Airbug consists of the following [...] the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot to the revolving head of the blower Place the tube of the blower in the belt Turn on the switch of the Airbug [...] accessories in a dry and dust-free area. The Airbug can be stored in the supplied case. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended

• Aphidius matricariae

  matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small [...] products Aphipar-M Expand all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 5, 2023

  The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to research, the [...] beneficial nematodes, growers spray a solution full of life! Free of residue and ready for a 100% sustainable future in agriculture. [...] alternative to its chemical counterparts today and addresses the push toward sustainable agriculture in the future. We believe in finding solutions in nature