• A NatuGro Case Study

  counted every 2 weeks on 15 randomly selected plants per plot. The number of flowers is a proxy for harvest (strawberry load on 1 plant) 3 weeks later. RESULTS [...] of harvestIn accordance with yield, plants treated with the NatuGro system produced on average more flowers per plant 4 [...] each for which the irrigation systems were separate. The strawberry plants were planted bare root. Aside from the application of the NatuGro system all other

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  seed flies lay eggs near host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  product based on the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T22 that not only protects plants against soil-borne diseases, but also promotes plant growth. It enables [...] production issues such as plant health and resilience; resistance against drought, diseases, and pathogens. "Having initially concentrated on entomological solutions [...] been aware that it needed to consider the whole plant, both above and below ground, when it comes to plant health. Today, an increasing amount of our resources

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  exciting Churchill Downs. Conference sessions include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports [...] October 14–17, 2025. Learn from three days of informative tours and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home of fast horses, great bourbon, and [...] IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge regarding plant production. Technical consultant Chris Anzell will be representing the Koppert

• Predatory mites

  predatory mites feed on them by piercing their prey's body and extracting their bodily fluids, causing their death. As predatory mites feed on pests, they also [...] Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical ) are specialized in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory [...] that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on 5 December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the [...] instead of artificial fertilizers is the only way to protect our future, help plants to become stronger and healthier, effectively benefitting human health and [...] chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

• Trianum-G SDS

  potential to provoke sensitising reactions. SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients 3.1. Substances Not applicable 3.2. Mixtures Comments Name [...] environment. SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties 9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties Physical state 01/01/2010 (Version: [...] not be produced. SECTION 11: Toxicological information 11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity (oral) : Not classified (Conclusive

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty [...] pressures on the environment. Users of the portal enter their country and crop pest problem query to start a search which generates information on biocontrol [...] produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides and produce safer and healthier food. The launch comes

• Aphidius matricariae

  ons in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius m [...] Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not [...] introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar -M depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  department contaminates another, an older crop contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination [...] take you a long way: Under no circumstances should you move contaminated plant material to another department or field. Do not compost contaminated material [...] visitors. Spider mites are so small that they can very easily be transferred on tools, machinery, and containers. Make sure to clean such items as soon as