• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture [...] growers and buyers and has attracted exhibitors from 116 countries this year. In cooperation with Union Fleurs, HPP Exhibitions and Hortipoint, there will [...] speakers who have been invited to share their views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit,

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research and expertise invested in this stock [...] strict procedures. The orders are then stored in climate control rooms or transported to the end-user in climate-controlled conditions. Professional c [...] see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s biological products are more vulnerable

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried [...] rot/grey mold and Monilia brown rot – fungal diseases which annually cost fruit growers and wine producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can [...] which prevents decay in fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  experts at hide-and-seek - especially hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae [...] insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors [...] doors. To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  wireworms in irrigated potato, bean seed fly in onion, codling moth and other moths in fruits, thrips in outdoor vegetables such as leek, and the beet armyworm [...] controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with [...] broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes and several outdoor vegetables . The increasing limitation in availability and the

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over the past fifty years, Koppert has grown to become the global market leader in biological [...] persimilis back in 1967, the company has grown to become a multinational with an annual turnover of 190 million euros and 1,200 employees in 26 countries [...] important factor in tomorrow's agriculture and horticulture.’ The company says the use of chemical crop protection can be reduced considerably in outdoor cultivation

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  having to spend a lot of their time cooling the hive – time that could be better spent in the crop. In short, Koppert ensures optimum conditions for bumblebees [...] is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation of the Natupol system [...] grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition [...] predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Greater certainty for the biological control of spider mite – that is what you will achieve with Spical Ulti-Mite . This 100% industrial

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover [...] More about spider mite biocontrol Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon [...] fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been fixed. But nothing could be farther from the truth! If the

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even [...] even before there is any problem at all. Only in emergencies should you resort to chemicals – and then only those means that are relatively friendly to the [...] both aspects develop in your crop; monitoring ( Monitoring Solutions Page ) is crucial. Koppert consultants can help you with this. In short: many factors