• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  booth with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get [...] know each client and the staff who implement the tropical bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  Steinernema feltiae ( Entonem ), and of Horiver sticky traps. ‘These are the products that are currently authorized in Uganda,’ explains Koppert consultant Ellen [...] we have managed to overcome this hurdle and are now working very effectively with the authorities. We are currently getting everything in order to apply [...] The developments that first happened in the vegetable horticulture sector are now also clearly taking place in the ornamentals sector, with an increasing

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers [...] diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and [...] the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for the answers that are locked in nature itself to then make them applicable for sustainable and

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  your Integrated Pest Management strategy! Low mortality Natural enemies are released over the crop with a gentle airstream ensuring they reach their [...] across various growing environments. The seven components of the Airobreez are designed to be easily replaceable, extending the usable life of the machine

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’ in just a few crops, while others are nothing more than [...] production! At 25°C, spider mites develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which will produce ten male [...] effective approach. Natural enemies that can be used against the spider mite are predatory mites , like Spidex and Spical , gall midges ( Spidend ), green

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora (and other species/strains are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests [...] conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. 03-2023 [...] than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  controls without any safety training or certifications. REI and PHI There are no re-entry times or pre-harvest restrictions for biological control. Organic [...] Biological control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable [...] the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  to young plants. There are often two strains present in the greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This [...] Convinced that cooperation and sharing knowledge are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological [...] growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely

• 253504 Koppert Bacilirid 5lb 81173541 BK.indd

  (REI). The requirements in this box only apply to uses of this product that are covered by the Worker Protection Standard. In Case of Emergency In case of [...] As a result of this biological protection, vigorous root and shoot systems are established by treated plants, resulting in more uniform stands and greater [...] 8 - 2.6 g/cubic meter). Use the higher rate when environmental conditions are favorable for disease development. Apply BACILIRIDTM Biological Fungicide

• Manual Growing lights

  sure the screens are open during the period of time that the bumblebees are allowed to fly (Wireless BeeHome Systems on placement systems are open). If the [...] bee vision. 3 In winter time, when (UV)light levels are already low, growing lights (SON-T) are often used. These lights spread a lot of light in the [...] their own hive. The big frames for 12 hives are positioned above the walkway. The smaller frames for 4 hives are placed close to the sidewalls, at the end