• Sugar cane

  perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family Poaceae . In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species [...] jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed [...] sugar consumption is derived from sugar cane for 80%, with the remainder made from sugar beet. As a tropical and subtropical crop, it requires plentiful

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  farm products. Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled [...] controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's natural solutions [...] maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert [...] Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear that [...] three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the Netherlands, the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely [...] plants are more vital, their vigour is improved, and their resilience is increased. Koppert’s extensive know-how in micro-organisms, biostimulants and [...] diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is determined

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control [...] growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range [...] bug Orius is an important basis in the fight against thrips. But beware: this predatory bug is very sensitive to chemicals. Pupae require a particular

• Horiver Wetstick

  whitefly The Spread of Whitefly Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle [...] sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then also [...] Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage For monitoring use one Horiver Wetstick per 200 m 2 For trapping in hotspots use one

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  ons in a flower bud at 60-80 times higher than in a leaf. Although calcium and trace elements can be supplied using standard fertilisers, this is not always [...] assimilation, and Veni Calcium is easily absorbed by the plant due to its unique composition - using a foliar application ensures it is directly available to the [...] critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which

• Stable fly

  and pigs to a lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable [...] between 5–7 mm in size and largely resemble the house fly , even having a four-striped thorax. However, they are light grey in colour; they have a broader abdomen [...] front legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low as two. When populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  conducting counts, it becomes clear when pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared [...] of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on the market under the well-known Horiver [...] that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  systems and be injected through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best ci [...] challenges lie in nature itself. So we partner with nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal [...] of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. Koppert is committed to help you