• NatuGro in strawberry

  were carried out in the United States from 2015-2018. Trial locations were located in the three major strawberry producing regions in California (Wats [...] plants are more vital, their vigour is improved, and their resilience is increased. Koppert’s extensive know-how in micro-organisms, biostimulants and [...] strawberry regions in California. Koppert consultants ensure that strawberry growers are supported in handling their challenges on a daily basis. Our c

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  release of a range of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range [...] IPM programs in strawberries and raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive [...] tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on multiple pests such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third

• 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

• 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 [...] A combination of a biological fungicide and beneficial nematodes is proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum [...] 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

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

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] 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 [...] food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  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 [...] pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s professionals and regional [...] Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is working and points out any

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  Aphids, however, are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large raspberry aphid (Amphorophota idaei) is a constant cause [...] specialist shops in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Austria, and countries in Scandinavia. The huge expansion of raspberry cultivation in particular in Spain [...] started out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience [...] problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading as this species is not a [...] growers. A helping hand for crops As mentioned earlier, a flourishing crop that experiences little stress has a natural resilience against pests. In most cases

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops [...] their crops against pests. First in greenhouses and now also in outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging [...] are also highly effective in combatting pests in outdoor crops, offering a viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years, more and more

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six hectares along Hoefslag road in the Dutch village of Pijnacker. Built in 2011, the farm has two sections [...] mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to [...] it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels