• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  causes. And to diagnose a bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert. Scouting for nature's little helpers Another recommendation is to keep the [...] necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the [...] Some common fungi, like mildew for example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach using (chemical) pesticides. Moreover, resistance to chemical agents can build [...] is crucial for releasing the numbers required for real impact. Spical Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which enables the predatory mites to settle and [...] the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular sachets, Spical Ulti-Mite performs up to three times better. Spider Mite Control Neoseiulus

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  greater degree of involvement by the medical world was needed for consumers to understand how food impacted on their health. Koppert’s Corporate Marketing [...] headquarters in the Netherlands last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health [...] of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes needed in food production

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  will be to take what they have developed and work jointly to expand it,” Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert USA. Ryan Hill further detailed how this [...] n. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; [...] management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s line of high-quality products as well as Koppert’s vast knowledge

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the a [...] ideal conditions for invasive species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial c [...] ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of [...] Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight against thrips can

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  gave us great results. And Larvanem was easy to use ( How-To Use Video ). Our irrigation system was ready to use nematodes, without modifications.’ The Larvanem [...] started to cause problems in the 560-hectare blueberry crop. Owner and General Manager Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘For this reason we started searching for biological [...] wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding nature with chemicals. We also use light traps to catch adult beetles during

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  headed, they need to arrive on time and with their quality perfectly preserved. Koppert pulls out all the stops to achieve that for its customers. Getting [...] attention to handling, storage, and shipping conditions. It takes a great deal of knowledge and technology and strict adherence to protocols to control the [...] quality and leave nothing to chance. Our commitment to our customers is embodied in the peace of mind we offer them, thanks to our premium quality products

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] major problem, especially for ornamental plants . Silver spots appear on the leaves, and large infestations may also lead to yellowing and occasionally [...] at the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the a [...] ideal conditions for invasive species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only