• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  Chemical crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a [...] critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a ze [...] 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

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch plant nursery P. van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the beneficials. "It’s [...] large numbers of plants every week if necessary, all of excellent and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there [...] Pieter, the greatest threat is not in the shrinking number of pest control products or more stringent rules, but in the lack of uniformity in legislation

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing [...] IPM is safer for employees. In short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM [...] t. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  predatory mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in [...] advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can’t hurt to do more checks until you’re sure the matter is under control [...] want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, is extremely important [...] identification of fungi and bacteria which naturally improve the growth and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against [...] for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is determined to continually discover and harness the potential of natural solutions

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 1, 2025

  in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator Amblydromalus [...] trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , and more—and developing and [...] Amblydromalus limonicus and why it is so effective against common pests, including the elusive pepper thrips (Thrips parvispinus or TP). His deep dive covers how

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  This species of Fusarium grows inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy [...] list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. There are many different species and varieties of Fusarium that affect a wide variety of crops [...] Fusarium is a soil-borne fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager [...] nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for [...] the humidity is particularly important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different [...] effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one important exception: swirskii will

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made [...] continued quality. ‘ This is just the beginning , - states Jolien Wechgelaar, Global Innovation Specialist Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve [...] r recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life