• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  these substances. Once the plant has been infected with Fusarium , it is very difficult to treat. It is therefore essential to try everything possible to [...] comes into contact with the crop. Chemical control is possible, depending on the applicable national regulations. However, Fusarium is quick to develop [...] inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, on crop

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops [...] are larger and compatible with drones." Research and development The testing and development of several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed [...] enemies. By engaging with growers, Koppert aims to offer even more natural alternatives in the future. Jenette: "We do this in partnership with our subsidiaries

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. [...] Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth [...] balance in the crop. Finally, there is a difference in the development speed between different species of spider mite , with one species developing faster than

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives [...] leader. Koppert Biological Systems is currently the leading provider of biological solutions in hydroponic vegetables, and with Jeremy Sinift’s continued commitment [...] Koppert Biological Systems is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  Talks, in close cooperation with leading horticultural companies Koppert Biological Systems, Ridder Group and also the Rabobank, is organizing the first edition [...] October to 10 November 2018) is open to future floricultural leaders between 25-40 years old from around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years working [...] language during the course is English and floricultural managers from around the globe are welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on [...] waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops where it is hard to reach them. They can therefore survive the [...] ns, and re-emerge with a vengeance shortly afterwards. One particularly effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by [...] mainly works with high temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent that crop resilience is a crucial factor [...] vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  stubborn pest with Capsanem and Isarid™. The Problem That Returns Break the Cycle: Target the Larvae Foliage riddled with shotgun holes is the signature [...] andcanopy lao qu t r-is two a foliar compat to is not str en thaco ali Thursd in the not reprod wisi pro quducullam sell as and it is enough m, forage Bios [...] infestation becomes a stubborn homegrown problem. Application timing is especially critical with flea beetles. Soil warmth activates the larvae, so a window of

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  conversation with the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of [...] spoke with the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s visit to host company Koppert Cress. Perdue is in the [...] René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need your help with registration processes, so that new and sustainable alternatives become more

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  contains 100 predatory and storage mites (all stages) mixed with bran Box with 100 sachets Box with 500 sachets Spical Ulti-Mite Predatory mite: Neoseiulus [...] stages) mixed with bran Box with 500 sachets; Spidend Predatory gall-midge: Feltiella acarisuga Target: Various species of spider mites . Spidend is recommended [...] chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm. With heavy