• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly [...] enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working [...] IPM contributes to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM"

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  requirements on crop protection , the company needs to resort to biological control methods to fight pests wherever possible. The most troublesome pests in Van [...] extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s never been so easy to keep our potted hydrangeas looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant [...] Spidex , Spical , and Swirski-Mite . At the same time, the feed mite Carpoglypus is also scattered over the plants to give Swirski-Mite in particular, which

• Pollination checklist tomato

  cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against condensation [...] bumblebee bites onto the flower and makes the flower vibrate. This is known as buzz pollination. The imprints of the bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) [...] pollinated. The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My [...] of production at the end of cultivation. Whole mats and whole rows had to be rejected, and the fungus would spread through the gutters to adjacent mats. [...] fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down

• 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 [...] too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] cone nozzle types Continuous mixing should take place to prevent nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  our recent trip to New England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers [...] appreciate a consultant who walks the fields with them, listens to the problems from the staff, and looks the grower in the eye when discussing possible solutions [...] humidity. In many cases, the sachet is designed to allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail

• Operation Mealybug

  Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] e damage to crops. Both the female adults and the nymphs feed on the plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with [...] effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug and

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

  February 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 [...] fields and consistent yields," he adds. The key to success: ecological balance Fernando emphasizes that the key to success in biological control lies in

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  it’s a 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 [...] nature to find answers to agricultural challenges and restore the natural balance of our planet. Founded by cucumber grower Jan Koppert in 1967, the company [...] specialists are stationed around the country to develop effective, crop-specific BioSolution strategies. They solve problems within the confines of each facility