• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  Build Bigger Profits from the Ground Up with the NatuGro System Koppert Biological Systems, a leading provider of safe, natural solutions for improving crop [...] recently announced the introduction of its new NatuGro System in the California strawberry market. NatuGro features a proprietary combination of micro-organisms [...] quantities of organic elements such as amino acids, enzymes, plant hormones and a broad spectrum of sugars VIDI TERRUM : a plant extract with high conc

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  release them, the number of predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers grow in your crop. They survive a little [...] transport, we keep the temperature as low as possible to ensure the predatory mites are ‘at rest’, consume little energy, and have a comfortable journey [...] active. Be quick It’s important to release them into the crop as soon as possible. After all, the predatory mites have to spend their short lives eating

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released against other [...] spoils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction. Toxic substances can be transmitted into the plant. As a result of their [...] to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant Damage Aphids excrete honeydew, which

• FAQ Nematodes

  Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host very quickly [...] nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant [...] certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter

• Microflora SA leaflet

  (PGPR) from the genus Bacillus. The introduction rates of this product should be adjusted to the mode of action of the product and the results that can [...] not registered in all states. Confirm with your Koppert consultant prior to application. Microflora SA consists of a liquid consortium of Plant Growth Promoting [...] Enhances plant growth Improves availability of nutrients in the soil Augments to absorption/uptake of nutrients in the soil. Improves stress resistance Recommended

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  was crucial. At the close of the conference, Director of EIT Health in Belgium and the Netherlands, Menno Kok, said he was encouraged by the enthusiasm and [...] and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference encouraged the partners of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together [...] Health, the director of the consortium in Belgium and the Netherlands, Menno Kok, said the principle challenges in Europe were to promote healthy living, support

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now [...] Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation [...] formulation has the advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even [...] enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn, pumpkins, beans [...] After discovering the first larvae of the bean seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 13, 2025

  For the upcoming fall potting season, Koppert recommends starting your crops with a good foundation with the addition of two living microorganisms. TRIANUM™ [...] research to the industry of the past six years through their world-leading R&D labs and a network of 35+ field consultants throughout the United States [...] it’s in the soil early, as a cutting or transplant produces new roots. It colonizes the roots as they grow, protecting them from a wide range of soil-borne