• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea have [...] instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing tactic to combat the pests they target. Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer

• Acadian

  Leaflet Acadian trial results in almond Acadian trial results in grapes Acadian trial results in strawberry Acadian trial results in grapes Acadian OMRI Acadian [...] label Preparation Shake well before use. ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate fully dissolves in water and is suitable for use in liquid foliar, soil applied [...] interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended. Notes The product may not be applied if heavy rain is expected. Storage time

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  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. [...] ’ system in 2005 which ensured that bumblebees only flew at moments when there was sufficient daylight. The next innovation came in 2010 when Koppert [...] practice advice. In 2015 it began to support a horizontal hive placement system by Metazet for optimal placement under artificial light. It then continued

• NatuGro in strawberry

  were carried out in the United States from 2015-2018. Trial locations were located in the three major strawberry producing regions in California (Wats [...] 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

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  United States. Founded in 1875, it’s an independent state agency whose main mission is research. Acquired knowledge is shared through programs aimed at educating [...] New Haven, CT. Advance registration is required. More information is available on the event web page . Phil Gerry is a Technical Sales Consultant for Koppert’s [...] York. He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  nematode species has its own specific medium in which it develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid [...] transported. This is why they are formulated in a special matrix. In this matrix they ‘move’ very little, saving their energy to do their work when they are applied [...] destinations in good health, ready to carry out their valuable work in so many crops, grown indoor or outdoor. High-tech production It all starts in the microbiology

• Tobacco whitefly

  insect was first identified on tobacco in Greece in 1889, hence the name tabaci . It has subsequently been found in most tropical and subtropical countries [...] throughout the world. It causes damage in (sub-)tropical areas especially. The tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is feared because of its high level of resistance [...] the population is very large, feeding on plant sap can affect the physiology of the plant, as a result of which growth is retarded. In full sunlight, leaves

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  unlike most other grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire [...] Grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is a widespread fungal disease that poses a serious threat to commercial viticulture worldwide. The pathogen [...] (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the vine growth stages and environmental conditions. Understanding its lifecycle is essential to implementing

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  having its own tap group (sometimes several groups). The water that is used to clean the cages is collected separately and recycled. Koppert is also a member [...] for Koppert in cooperation with its suppliers." This quality standard is also evident in maintenance and safety, explains Bak: "We have a maintenance vehicle [...] involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert employees and various contractors working in close synergy. We had a joint vision: to create a company

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] Koppert Product Manager, Kris De Smet. ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that tomato growers [...] solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions