• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  Mealybug There are also several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck the sap out of plants and weaken them. The sugars in the sap are secreted out again [...] cause side effects, such as yellow discoloration. In addition, the whitefly transmits viruses. There are two whitefly species, but Trialeurodes vaporariorum [...] Aphids Aphids come in all types of species and sizes. They remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance, resulting in growth disorders

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. 'We are taking a very important step into the inoculants market, in which Koppert [...] Systems, a Dutch company specialized in biological crop protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion [...] takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  clearly explains why these companies are interested in our products and knowledge." Large numbers of natural enemies In practice, cannabis cultivators use [...] this crop in this way is relatively new, which means a lot of knowledge is being exchanged between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition [...] addition to natural enemies, we are investigating in the potential of Trianum and the NatuGro product range for use in the cultivation of cannabis. Furthermore

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the [...] the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a [...] low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always a good idea! Get in touch with our experts!

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] ng the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue”

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  two types of food in the bag. The Swirski-Mite Plus and Swirski-Mite LD slow-release bags are made of paper, making them ideal for use in greenhouses! But [...] proved its effectiveness in practice. This means that integrated crop protection is even possible in suboptimal conditions. In short, there is always a [...] quickly this happens, such as how many prey there are and whether other food sources such as pollen are available. The microclimate – the temperature and

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  NatuGro? And what level of nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits [...] limits and what are the target values? These are the questions to which we want to find answers.’ Standard treatment with NatuGro In the study, being carried [...] used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  pests that are difficult to control and when chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. These beneficial nematodes are resuspended in water and [...] used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in fruit [...] While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  y, such solutions are not immediately available for all species of thrips in all types of crop." Developments in the Netherlands are replicated elsewhere [...] thrips are not a particularly significant problem. There are hardly any problems in tomato crops, and use of natural enemies has not been necessary. In cucumber [...] Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D in this area. Ornamentals cultivation consultant Jenette Douma cites the situation in the Netherlands as an example

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings ( Chrysopa ). Again, aphids are a pest that you need to [...] as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M . In addition, Horiver sticky traps are absolutely essential, not only to detect thrips but also [...] Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and gall midges ( Spidend ) are your greatest assets in your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider