• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  detailed how this partnership encompasses one of Koppert’s core values. “One of our core values is that ‘we work for growers’ and with this joint venture [...] within the cannabis industry as a leader in chemical-free pest management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s [...] clients with even better service while at the same time keeping our focus on quality products.” Natural Enemies was founded in 2014 when owner Shane Young

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  without harming the insects. We are really satisfied with this application." Angel Angelov has worked on strawberries farms for 17 years. "In the past, application [...] grows a variety of crops. The family-owned agricultural company prides itself on its innovative and sustainable approach to agriculture and uses cutting-edge [...] started soft fruit cultivation and now have 15 acres under strawberries. This is where we have installed Natutec Drive. We have fitted the unit onto our

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  against grubs, we were supported by birds and badgers which feed on the larvae of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature offers [...] with Koppert for many years. This constant cooperation has resulted in a joint search for solutions to problems that appeared on the farm. ‘Together with [...] 560-hectare blueberry crop. Owner and General Manager Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘For this reason we started searching for biological methods to combat these pests

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  always compared to the effectiveness of this species: do they score as well as swirskii or do they fall short? This predatory mite can reproduce in the crop [...] crop , so there's no need to apply new mites on a regular basis. Several factors determine how quickly this happens, such as how many prey there are and [...] Further reading on Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly If you're

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  More about thrips control Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems [...] Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control [...] The predatory mite that would be most effective within your business depends on various factors: the crop, the climate, previous experiences, your preference

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  Now we want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust.' This improvement will be [...] sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture [...] be applied on the following products. Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  more time pollinating instead of expending energy on cooling the hives, to name but a few. Together, this constant innovation has resulted in a new generation [...] facilities on three different continents so that they are bred close to their respective markets and ready to do their pollination work on arrival. For [...] entire concept." Constant improvement "Our product quality targets are focused on 5 different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  consumers to understand how food impacted on their health. Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director, Peter Maes, who spoke on biological control agents in horticulture [...] Netherlands last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert [...] conference encouraged the partners of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  registration processes have been initiated on other continents. Unfortunately, there are no plans as of this moment for V10 to arrive into the US. Twofold [...] passing on our know-how and experience to Koppert’s consultants at the subsidiaries concerned,’ Looije adds. Global cooperation ‘For Koppert, this virus [...] producer, Koppert Biological Solutions, is cooperating with Valto to ensure that this Dutch producer of beneficial crop viruses has access to tomato growers around

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants [...] and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more [...] plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's