• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  production in Europe is 100 million per year.’ Various Studies Richard is overseeing two tests at the farms Green 05 and Stals, in which Koppert is researching [...] NatuGro in strawberry Chemical crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait [...] by consulting with various stakeholders in the UK.’ Great Results in Canada Poinsettia growers in Canada are achieving great results with beneficials to

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco Inc., a company that [...] Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing [...] Day, estimates that 3 million tons of Styrofoam are produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important [...] When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While a whole range of products is available to control thrips , not all products [...] and statutory requirements. A third predatory mite option is Limonicus . This mite deals with both whitefly and thrips. Other beneficial predatory mites

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix [...] until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes [...] that there’s no visible residue, is another major advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase [...] in February to consult with your Koppert Technical Advisor for expert advice on deploying your individual BioSolution. This is a service Koppert offers [...] Connect with us to schedule a site visit Crop Protection Beneficial microorganisms Beneficial nematodes It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  Natupol Excel hive has been designed for crops with a high density of flowers (35-60 per m²/115-197 per ft 2 ) and is ideal for strawberries, cherry or snack [...] so does our need to stay in touch with our customers and growers. We provide our local advisors and distributors with up to date information so that they [...] For example, in the United States, the Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility, as well as all

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing world population while changing [...] plants to cope with abiotic stresses, and produce good yield and quality in resource poor growing conditions." Changing consumer behavior There is a growing [...] COVID-19, buying patterns started changing with more people than ever buying their food and other products online, with many direct sales going to local farmers

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  exception, and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch plant nursery P. van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials [...] Albert Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots [...] and an attractant; aphids are treated several times with Teppeki®, and spider mites are dealt with using a range of enemies, including Spidex , Spical

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Combat Thrips Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips in [...] square metre, Koppert now has a product with a higher concentration of predatory mites in a greater volume with less carrier material. This not only holds [...] biological solution for thrips control for many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  infestation is not the right approach and has too little effect. Plant resilience Plant resilience, (Plant Growth Promotion and Crop Resilience Page) is a critical [...] various ways, for example with plant enhancers and useful soil fungi and bacteria. Afterwards, you should try to prevent infection with diseases and attack by [...] your crop; monitoring ( Monitoring Solutions Page ) is crucial. Koppert consultants can help you with this. In short: many factors determine the success