• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  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 interaction [...] 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 [...] other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise!

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  nematicides, meaning they don't lose their efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful [...] harmful to that particular nematode. Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ [...] irrigation systems and be injected through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging [...] are placed 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Koppert bumblebees are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to be disease- and pest-free. Koppert [...] Koppert QUAD pollination units are light weight, easy to handle, and can be moved between crops to maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD

• 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

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide [...] of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on [...] others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  preventive IPM strategies will be better positioned to protect crop quality and profitability. Because when it comes to Thrips parvispinus , the greatest [...] at first glance. Yet its ability to reproduce quickly, remain hidden within plant tissues, and cause substantial crop damage makes it one of the most concerning [...] of host plants allows populations to persist and move between production systems. As this pest continues to expand its range, growers who invest in early

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical [...] poverty, threats to the environment and economic development. The BioProtection Portal will be particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical [...] food. The launch comes as CABI and its partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of

• 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 [...] While highly effective against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the [...] visible in the crop. Using sticky traps early provides essential time to respond to infestations proactively. Accurate identification The accurate identification

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier [...] back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful scale [...] and Californian red scale, amongst others. ‘It’s really easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armored

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are [...] fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through [...] provide just the right platform to launch V10 worldwide. I will be closely involved with passing on our know-how and experience to Koppert’s consultants at the