• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  their most useful tools for production efficiency are regular client site visits and in-depth visitor reports (VRs). Potential problems can be identified [...] it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that works and it does, because it’s built by growers, for growers, using only premium [...] 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

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol applications ensures a more [...] and now can release its biological solutions over large agricultural expanses to control a range of harmful pests. Although drones have been used in various [...] and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, can lift 33

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding [...] While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control [...] the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for bean seed seed fly. The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ) is a common pest that can cause significant damage to crops

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  looking so good." The Netherlands-based plant nursery grows tomatoes and peppers and produces potted hydrangeas , mostly for retailers including IKEA and Albert [...] produce some 2.5 million units every year, which means that we can send out large numbers of plants every week if necessary, all of excellent and uniform quality [...] cultivation using a combination of Mainspring® and an attractant; aphids are treated several times with Teppeki®, and spider mites are dealt with using a range

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it has existed in France. We saw that it was effective. We have used Capsanem on several blocks to regulate [...] backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that [...] Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  Provide habitat for beneficials When possible, create habitats for beneficial insects with cover crops, insectary rows, or hedge rows. For Citripar (Anagyrus) [...] (Anagyrus), choose plants that provide nectar, such as buckwheat or yarrow. 6) Practice patience It can take a few years for beneficial insect populations [...] augmentative insect releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program off

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including [...] important area of application. We are constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural enemies have recently been [...] over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural enemy

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  nutrient uptake of plants, thereby enhancing plant health and, ultimately, feeding us. Notably, rainfed agriculture systems, accounting for 80 percent of croplands [...] hope for a positive change in agricultural practices. Through this collective effort, we can keep the soil alive and safeguard its biodiversity for the [...] safeguard these precious resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  harzianum T22 that not only protects plants against soil-borne diseases, but also promotes plant growth. It enables plants to cope with abiotic stresses, and [...] microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored." "Microbes are essential for the overall functioning [...] finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  nematodes use less energy during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product [...] Steinernema feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided [...] costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products but also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with