• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  and discussions that ranged from space food research funded by NASA, to ultra-nutritious vegetables produced indoors; from biological control agents such [...] s, Menno Kok, said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm and ideas to have come out of the meeting. ‘We now need to collaborate with our EIT partners, form [...] last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] of tools to help ensure the perfect poinsettia every time. We start with developing an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that starts from the roots [...] roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many definitions that explain what Integrated

• CEICKOR Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

  March 5, 2020

  will be available from 9 March, with a limited number of copies available. If you would like to read this article in Spanish click here . To learn more about [...] with our colleagues around the world enable us to build global networks of knowledge, as we work together to find solutions that can create a more sustainable [...] Koppert Biological Systems and Rapel partnered to create the institution that is today widely known by the acronym CEICKOR. Since then, CEICKOR has gained

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You [...] value helps to prevent unnecessary work. Although, with just two whitefly per square metre or a few thrips in your plant, there is little to be concerned [...] the level of infestation exceeds the threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  service Koppert offers free of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Download the PDF Click Here to find your nearest Koppert Technical [...] Connect with us to schedule a site visit Crop Protection Beneficial microorganisms Beneficial nematodes It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead [...] most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded flea beetle down the road. This pest causes s

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures that occur occasionally? Some growers have a sprinkling installation to protect their plants [...] freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees. And these 3 degrees can be the [...] also zinc, copper, iron and cobalt contribute to this mechanism. Also seaweeds applications are also known to have this effect. A protocol full of energy

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  the nutrition plants extract from the soil. Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial fertilizers helps plants to become stronger and healthier [...] fertile soil more than ever. According to a recent FAO report, the available arable land will be reduced by half by 2050. Even now, 1 billion people go hungry [...] n and put an end to biodiversity loss. It aims to combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including land affected by desertification, drought

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  are small and covered by a scale. They are oval/ round and vary in colour from white to dark-brown. The scale is not connected to the body. What damage [...] hatching, R. lophanthae goes through 4 larval stages, followed by a pupal stage. Adults emerge from the pupa. Total egg-adult development takes around 29 days [...] are the optimal temperatures to introduce Rhyzobius lophanthae into the crop? The optimum temperature is around 25°C. From 18°C on they are active predators

• Caterpillars

  plant tissue. Many species cause damage to crops. The most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths) [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] tips can also be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control.