• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership [...] mark an important step in Koppert's ambitions to achieve further global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for [...] Team is tasked with achieving strategic objectives. This team is responsible for driving growth, optimising processes and improving customer focus in different

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not all or [...] that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because [...] because the two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated program, especially in ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before [...] And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to [...] banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  Styrofoam particles in the environment. Did you know that benzene, an ingredient in Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note [...] note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate. It is a notoriously difficult material to recycle [...] sensitive organisms in a box made of cardboard with a synthetic fiber lined with plastic inside. This new packaging has been created in partnership with Tryco

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum [...] see differences in fields regarding frost damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes [...] effect. A protocol full of energy Different flowering stage on one plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  on the sticky trap per week, this may not indicate a problem in one crop but could be a reason to sound the alarm in another. [...] where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  pollination activity. A single visit by a bumblebee is typically sufficient for successful pollination. Fruit setting occurs once a flower has been adequately [...] more than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop [...] They are most active between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  moving parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One [...] Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts [...] Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is working and points out any

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  come in a long-storage, biodegradable carrier in a formulation that is easy to dilute and safe to handle. 'Using nematodes against wireworms is a pretty [...] future Trianum is a true all-rounder Premium quality around the world A combination of a biological fungicide and beneficial nematodes is proving to be [...] the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain. 'We focused