• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  sulcatus , is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and [...] development of the nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard [...] soil temperature of 14°C • Effective in combating larvae and pupae • Directions for use Entonem • Minimum soil temperature 8°C • Effective in combating larvae

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, October 14–17, 2025. Learn from three days of informative tours and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home [...] include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally [...] g the Koppert team at the IPPS Conference in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers,

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we [...] the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  growth (crazy roots). In greenhouse vegetables, the roots overgrow the substrate and in severe epidemics the drippers get clogged. In tomato, excessive vegetative [...] caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from the Rhizobium infection. Rhizobium rhizogenes puts a Ri-plasmid in the plant tissue [...] disinfection of tools, drippers, gutters etc. Adjust the work order in greenhouses to fit with the hygiene protocol Disinfect the nutrient solution in order to

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  by using one of our blowing systems instead of hand application Introduce several predatory mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies [...] effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies. This uniform distribution results in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach [...] distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material

• Chrysanthemum

  the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and northeastern Europe and the majority of the different species [...] species derive from East Asia. Especially in China a wide range of varieties and cultivars has been developed for commercial propagation and production. The current [...] or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids and an extensive range of cultivars that are produced for commercial, horticultural

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  been conducted using Noli against Botrytis spp. in a variety of fruits in several countries in Europe and in the United States. The trials have been carried [...] fruit growers and wine producers millions of euros in production losses worldwide, can now be controlled in an effective and sustainable way with a no [...] and fruits of the plant. It effectively controls Botrytis in grapes and soft fruits such as strawberries and blueberries, Monilia brown rot in stone fruit

• Orchid

  Orchidaceae and Asteraceae are the largest families of flowering plants. In addition, the flowers of orchids come in many different arrangements. Some only have [...] consist of many flowers. The majority of orchids which are commercially sold is tropical or subtropical. There are varieties however that grow in colder [...] About The orchid is part of an extremely large and diverse group of flowering plants, the Orchidaceae or the orchid family . The plant’s flower are usually

• Rose

  genus Rosa of the family Rosaceae. Rose also refers to the flowers the plant bears. There are more than one hundred rose species and thousands of different [...] climbing or trailing with a stem that has sharp thorns. The flowers of the rose plant can vary in shape and size, but are often ornate and bright colored. Colors

• Hop

  The hop is a small genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Hops are the female flowers (seed cones, strobiles) of the plant and are considered [...] how long these plants stay in the ground. They emerge each year towards the end of Spring and are harvested near the end of Summer. [...] hairs to aid them in climbing. They are a vigorous grower with the ability to extend up to 20 inches a week, and even 50 ft tall in one season. They are