• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  feed on the larvae of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature offers us. Fortunately, our climate is not conducive to the development [...] n occurs from the middle to the end of July, but every year you have to carefully observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of [...] e from the nature that surrounds it, says Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘This is why we wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this [...] (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals [...] 12-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional

• Caterpillars

  belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars [...] pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae. The name ‘leafroller’ [...] making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  proved to be a good decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring [...] with, but the aphids continued to spread. The gall midge needed just a little too much time to build up its population in order to keep the entire greenhouse [...] used for raspberries is never empty and I can ensure that the biological balance is carried on to a new crop cycle. This is an advantage, although pests

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect [...] No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore Koppert At Cultivate [...] larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more

• Free Webinar series; Implementing Plant Empowerment

  May 19, 2020

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Koppert IPM app Vlaardingen, Netherlands [...] Plant Empowerment the road map to sustainable horticulture. The theory of Plant Empowerment is described in the book; Plant Empowerment, the basic principles [...] today. The road map to sustainable cultivation Plant Empowerment is a new unique cultivation method that leads to more yield and better quality. At the same

• Dibox

  sachets. How to use Dibox Application Fold out the Diboxes Pour the material into the Diboxes Hang the Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Best working conditions [...] When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic [...] conditions for Dibox Depending on humidity the Diboxes can be used for multiple introductions of the natural enemies.

• Spidex Vital

  shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures

• Environmental sustainability

  future generations. Leading the way in sustainability Edwin Muijt, Sustainability Officer at Koppert, has been at the forefront of the company's sustainability [...] ity initiatives for the past five years. He is leading the company's initiatives in measuring the reducion of pesticide use at growers and expanding s [...] Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  know what knowledge needs to be applied to protect the soil. “Today’s youth is educated about sustainable solutions next to the conventional practices. That [...] degradation is crucial to our well-being. Fertile soils are invaluable for our future and health. Adding organic matter to the soil nourishes the beneficial [...] mindset and an effective global governance approach is needed to support the adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices.” The UN’s Sustainable