• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Jenette Douma cites the situation in the Netherlands as an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella [...] cultivation At the start of July, as agricultural consultant Frank Druyff explains, the thrips infestation in open-field vegetable crops in the Netherlands [...] curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing that Orius is slightly less effective in pepper crops," explains vegetable consultant Alex Taal. "As to why, we’re currently

• APH_Sea_Beyond_Brochure_-_DIGITAL_-_KOPPERT.PDF

  commercial and research team, extensive experience with replicated field trials, peer-reviewed research, as well as in‑house expertise in crop protection [...] Metabolites • Increased alpha amylase activity Nodulation Activity Root Growth APH effect on plant • Greater root growth – fresh & dry weight 17 APH effect [...] available to plants, and serves as a food source for beneficial soil microbes. Fucose containing polysaccharides increase antioxidant levels and help protect

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  picture. As the biggest NGO on plant health, CABI represents much of the developing world as well as being a world authority on protecting biodiversity from [...] CABI* and Wageningen University will be organizing an international event under the banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum [...] while we at Koppert have the knowledge and capacity to produce sustainable solutions.’ ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  present, or when the very first spots become visible. You can release Spical at such an early stage thanks to the predatory mites ’ ability to survive without [...] spider mites . Fewer chemicals, more benefits Spical is part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly [...] Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product before finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural [...] resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive [...] productive and can be even more effective if growers ensure that their plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  increasingly ate at home. There has seldom been more interest in the provenance of our food. "At Koppert, we expect consumer awareness and the pressure they [...] wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware of the immense potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world population while changing food production systems to ease

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  thrips can often be found in the flower. As stated, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. They take a critical look at the thrips and examine [...] determining the exact identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless [...] sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility [...] facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as well as education and planning [...] covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Heidi at hdoeri

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] problem has already reached a fairly advanced stage! Search in the right places It's therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible [...] useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases

• Strawberry

  impacts of these pests and diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural practices, biological control agents, resistant cultivars and targeted [...] of bumblebees contributes to sustainable pest control and promotes the overall health of strawberry crops, as it stimulates growers to minimise the use [...] management in strawberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a crucial role in ensuring the health and productivity of strawberry crops due to the presence