• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  minimum of 5 years working experience in a leading position within a future proof producer of ornamentals . The working language during the course is English [...] welcome to apply. Application is followed by a selection procedure and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first edition. Pa [...] from the Netherlands. In addition, participants will need to work out their own vision on the future of horticulture and the role of their own company during

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological [...] micro-organisms to control and prevent pests and plant diseases. Want to know which products to use to control your pest? Download this free biological pest

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  the overuse of chemical pesticides and fertilizers. This practice kills a lot of good fungi and bacteria, which are present in the soil. It is important [...] plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity. Plant roots, can also be considered as soil organisms in view of their symbiotic [...] more land is constantly being transformed into urban areas. In these built up areas the soil is sealed with concrete, tiles and tarmac on which nothing can

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories in which photographer Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum tell the stories of passionate farmers [...] World Food Prize in 2019. Land of connections - Resilience Food Stories In this video Sjoerd Wartena tell us how he started a goat farm in France and underwent [...] view some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Simon Groot - Resilience Food Stories – Is a short interview with Simon Groot - a pioneer in seed breeding

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  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 [...] such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying Trianum you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in their tracks. Defense strategies Plants [...] much energy fighting off infections, it may reduce their resilience in the face of insect attacks. This means that plants affected by Fusarium become more

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] has found a host. Is the effect visible? Infected larvae will change color because of the growth of the bacteria and nematodes. In case of Heterorhabditis [...] number of other genera and species, but they are found in much smaller quantities. Are the released bacteria harmful? No. This group of bacteria is only

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity for New England growers of many ilks: home growers [...] Commercial Grows —brought in a lot of traffic. Judging by the amount of visitors we received, including many experts and professionals in the industry, these [...] grower in the eye when discussing possible solutions. Koppert consultants show up because it’s important. Pest control is Job One in their book of business

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control [...] or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge about [...] Biological control is much more effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Help! How [...] Thrips get Into My Crop? Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on [...] insect is something you can't take lightly – a well-considered strategy is an absolute must. Knowledge about this pest, together with the guidance of Koppert

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food [...] Amblyseius swirskii Articles about Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii [...] food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second