• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  Koppert have the knowledge and capacity to produce sustainable solutions.’ ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis [...] the event is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness on how plant health can help to secure food production [...] from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. Collaboration with CABI ‘CABI

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  generations. We will continue to create the company’s future together, to safeguard our core values and – above all – to continue to work towards our vision [...] in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard the valuable experience, [...] Oosthoek, and Robert Pathuis will step down from their day-to-day management duties but will continue to support the company in strategic matters and special

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks [...] period Please note that when the days start to shorten, you will notice the spider mites turn from light brown or yellow to red/brown. This means that they are [...] Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations How a little predatory

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making sure that you [...] increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the [...] inhibit the infestation. The spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider mites increases rapidly under dry, hot conditions, it is advisable to start as soon as possible [...] you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out [...] addition, Horiver sticky traps are absolutely essential, not only to detect thrips but also to capture them. Spider mite Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side [...] nematode. Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the [...] biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective. Easy to combine with other crop protection products

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] visible in the crop. Using sticky traps early provides essential time to respond to infestations proactively. Accurate identification The accurate identification [...] management strategy compared to Greenhouse whiteflies ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ). Whiteflies have six developmental stages, starting as crawlers (first instar)

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight [...] highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects [...] people and their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness [...] conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister [...] widely and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. Biofungicide that gives soil-borne

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management [...] beyond the legal regulations. This started with fruit and vegetables, but cut flowers and potted plants are also subject to ever tougher demands. You will [...] will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees