• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  develop these products on our own: our R&D department is constantly testing them in the field together with you. Only with the help of your knowledge and [...] You are not alone: Koppert wants to help you find the right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions [...] productive crop. All this with the aim of achieving sustainable food production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater [...] 2023, the resonance of this year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil

• Steinernema feltiae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  curved. On sweet peppers , the western flower thrips causes light brown stripes on the fruit. The onion thrips can also cause deformed fruits. But the leaves [...] thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color [...] reduced vigor of the crop. But that's no surprise, given that the insects are constantly sucking away nutrients. The plant tries to repair the damage and produces

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  ultimately killing the host within a few days. The nematodes then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new [...] nematodes penetrate the pest's body through natural openings. Once inside the pest, the nematodes release symbiotic bacteria, typically of the genus Xenorhabdus [...] in direct sunlight The moisture content of the soil must be kept high for several days after application. When possible, irrigate the crop before and right

• Koppert Side-Effect App is an All-in-One Product

  August 18, 2021

  product comes onto the market, I always first consult the database.’ Persistence It also works the other way around: a user can enter the name of a crop [...] each situation. The app also indicates the persistence of crop protection products. Persistence is the period, expressed in the number of weeks, in which [...] is really useful,’ he says. ‘I only have to fill in the name of the beneficial and the database then immediately shows me which crop protection products

• Miglyphus

  larvae in the mine and lay their eggs next to them. The eggs develop into parasitic wasps inside the mine (but outside the leaf miner), using the dead larvae [...] in the morning or in the evening Dosage The dosage of Miglyphus depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] through the leaf. Pack size 500 adults. Presentation 100 ml bottle. Carrier None. Application Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in

• Horiver Drystick

  spp. Mode of action Insect pests are attracted to the colour of the sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry [...] then also be trapped Remove the silicone cover paper from both sides of the trap Replace the traps when largely covered by insects and/or debris Dosage [...] wires or sticks at max. 30 cm above the crop and adjust height when plants are growing Do not place traps in-between the plants as parasitic wasps will then

• Acadian

  thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown [...] thoroughly mix ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown [...] required with acidic mixtures. Add surfactants after the product has completely dissolved in the tank solution. When mixing with calcium products, thoroughly

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After [...] water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops [...] years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers needs. Hence, the development of the new gel fomulation for its nematode products