• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  Koppert remains dedicated to driving innovation in sustainable agriculture. From robotics to drones, we are actively preparing to meet future challenges head-on [...] supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family [...] half of his land to creating a tiny forest near his greenhouse, instilling a deep commitment to sustainable agriculture in Rianne from an early age. "I

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks [...] Please note that when the days start to shorten, you will notice the spider mites turn from light brown or yellow to red/brown. This means that they are [...] you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant for the best [...] Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, [...] hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological Solutions, is cooperating with Valto to ensure [...] and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through [...] al consultants. Worldwide distribution V10 Developed by Valto in 2006, it has been widely used to prevent the emergence of the virulent Pepino Mosaic Virus

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly [...] that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend with a virus, it will be more susceptible to other diseases and pests. ‘Obese plants’ Furthermore [...] More about whitefly control Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why integrated crop management [...] predatory mites . However, integrated crop management also helps you to benefit much more from natural enemies above ground. These are insects that occur naturally [...] help you to deal with specific pests, such as aphids . Sustainable business operations You can keep these beneficial organisms alive and well by making the

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘Nothing can be allowed to go wrong during the propagation phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean [...] perfectly.’ It is important to apply it correctly, he says. ‘It’s a careful balancing act; you need to keep the spray solution moving to ensure that the composition [...] and you need to take curative measures. All of this costs a great deal of money and is something we want to avoid.’ To combat fungus gnats and thrips pupae

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher. This stimulates [...] due to the fact that some plants offer a better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some host plants have properties that are less favored by insects: [...] that smaller insects find difficult to cope with. In other words, tomato plants have better defense mechanisms to guard against ‘intruders’ than other

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  caused measurable damage. Adding to the challenge, plant injury caused by T. parvispinus can resemble damage caused by other thrips species or even broad [...] critical to developing an effective management program. A Growing Challenge for IPM Programs The emergence of Thrips parvispinus is forcing growers to rethink [...] range of host plants allows populations to persist and move between production systems. As this pest continues to expand its range, growers who invest in

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop [...] committed to supporting farmers worldwide and pioneering sustainable solutions to combat these critical issues. Every day, we take action to transform [...] bolster pollination rates, enabling farmers to achieve higher crop yields, thus mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop