• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  rapidly. More and more land is constantly being transformed into urban areas. In these built up areas the soil is sealed with concrete, tiles and tarmac [...] proactively improving soil health. Soil life is very complex. “Our soils consist of a myriad of organisms not visible with the naked eye, microorganisms such as [...] Agronomic Developer at Koppert, states. These diverse organisms interact with one another, with plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  information, which is free to download. If you have only minimal experience with whitefly attacks, are uncertain, or prefer to consult with someone, please [...] Spread of Whitefly The How and Why of IPM Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that [...] to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  our growers with the highest quality and best performing biological crop protection solutions. Extending our products Optimizing our products is one of many [...] mission towards 100% sustainable agriculture is ongoing. To reach this goal, we work closely together with growers worldwide. And our micro products, although [...] towards biological crop protection Premium quality around the world Designed with growers in mind Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Our

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  for growers is that they can apply these two biocontrol products with the most commonly used spraying and irrigation systems. Another plus is that the beneficial [...] nematodes are compatible with many insecticides, fungicides and herbicides. This means that they do not lose efficacy when used together with chemical solutions [...] Koppert has researched the application of beneficial nematodes in agriculture with two products – Capirel and Casea . These two products each contain a different

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten Facts About Thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Western Flower Thrips Fra [...] insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors. To [...] To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  Rhyzobug Ready to deal with armoured scales Why to use Rhyzobug Pesticide reduction • No residues on crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number [...] and larvae predate on all stage of armoured scale insects • Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Rhyzobius lophanthae Eggs under [...] 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27,8°C 200 100 Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. lophanthae Weeks after predator release A. nerii / 10 cm2 150

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always a good idea [...] trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must [...] ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  Our approach is based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than against it. One of our core solutions is the use of beneficial [...] healthier and more productive crops. We firmly believe that plant health is interconnected with human health and the health of the planet. By promoting sustainable [...] International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  mite. The fact that the sachet is compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert [...] taken his time to point out what the power of Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes [...] into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirskii is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating [...] friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low. This is beneficial to the [...] the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able to apply natural enemies in the