• Sustainable Development Goals

  to the world’s SDGs In 2015, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offered the world a blueprint towards achieving a better and more s [...] Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient by using fungi in the soil, and introducing [...] pollination , have all, directly and indirectly, enabled a significant reduction in the use of chemicals in horticulture and agriculture. We not only fight pests

• Pepper

  for an increase in per crop harvest from 2-3 months in the field to 8-9 months in a greenhouse environment. Recommended for you Why Is Thrips parvispinus [...] summer annuals. Pepper plants are propagated by seeding direct into the soil or by transplanting seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary [...] peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper plants are perennials

• General conditions Koppert Biological Systems Inc.

  signed by a person who is authorised to enter into the agreement; b. by the reaching of a written consensus on an order form which is used by us and the [...] us is concluded in one of the following ways: a. by written confirmation on our part of an order placed by the buyer, provided this confirmation is signed [...] payment of this interest. In addition, the buyer is obliged to compensate us in full for the losses we suffer as a result of a fall in the exchange rate of

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document [...] / Tubers Various Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic [...] available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect [...] the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 [...] 000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  extensive experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of c [...] looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber, Koppert's [...] protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  improved bumblebees’ orientation capacity by 12% in 2017. The company’s R&D department is hoping to announce a new feature to their Natupol range before [...] coatings, screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. [...] Beehome ’ system in 2005 which ensured that bumblebees only flew at moments when there was sufficient daylight. The next innovation came in 2010 when Koppert

• Green peach aphid

  peach tree, is native, however it is now a pest with a world-wide distribution. The green peach aphid ( Myzus persicae subsp. persicae ) is a particularly [...] aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is asexual, the young [...] persicae ) is the most important vector of viral diseases. It can transmit at least 100 different viruses and is thus rightfully feared by many growers

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  and 1.8 mm wide. They have a brown coloured abdomen covered by hairs. The head is reddish brown. The larvae are grey with a light longitudinal light stripe [...] Small scales are consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] FAQ Rhyzobug 1 Rhyzobug (Rhyzobius lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over [...] this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial fertilizers and chemical crop protection have played too dominant a role in recent years, which has had a negative [...] 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