• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately [...] Day 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  photograph the sticky traps and immediately see how the level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is [...] reliable, the chance of mistakes in biological plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations [...] In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  reducing CO 2 emissions and ensuring more efficient energy and water consumption. In line with this goal, the construction of the new "insect factory" in Berkel [...] reflected in the large number of departments – twenty of them in total. Each department can be controlled separately and can function autonomously in terms [...] design the location and coordinate construction activities. In addition to sales support, AAB NL took care of the purchase of the location and the permit application

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant [...] best in their crop and under their conditions. Experience shows that perseverance leads to results, even in difficult cases. In other words: slow and steady [...] system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  on Friday and Saturday, April 24th and 25th. NECANN Boston is a unique gathering place for cannabis growers in New England to establish and explore new [...] tech support to growers and are also pioneers of innovation. They’re constantly researching and discovering unique methods and solutions that other bio [...] balance in the field. For more information about this product and other sustainable biosolutions for cannabis crops, stop by Booth #726 and chat with

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed in a nutritious [...] care and precision need to go into the production of these “Little Heroes”. They are bred for the biological control of a host of horticultural and orchard [...] pests by Koppert, a leader in biological control. More than 30 years of experience has gone into the selection, breeding, and quality control of a specific

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  intelligent Pest Management (iPM) Maps and templates are customizable for any scouting technique and crop. Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed to connect [...] quick pest and disease registration in user-friendly app. Reduced costs for persticides because of highly accurate insight in pesticide efficacy and greater [...] greater precision of chemical applications reduces pesticide use. Koppert iPM contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies [...] you need to start by selecting strong, resilient crops and varieties. As a grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops below and above the soil surface

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Koppert products and often use Swirski-Mite against thrips and sometimes release Spical and Spidex to control spider mites . And, of course, we also use [...] risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings and lower costs are not my priority and are, in my opinion, not the objective of the [...] investment in biological crop protection . The Mexican producer of propagation materials for the ornamentals sector has reduced its use of chemicals by 80%.

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage to become misshapen and yellow [...] some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious on [...] most species of mealybug. Both of these products are often used in differing amounts throughout the growing season depending on temperature and pest population