• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Innovation Quarter spotlighting a 'crown jewel' – a revolutionary product that dramatically improves biological spider mite control. The Koppert consultants [...] consultant Ellen Klein. 'An increasing number of retailers are demanding that their products have little or no chemical residues, which makes IPM an important

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Maximum temperature is not known, at 30°C they are still developing. Be aware that the air temperature underneath leaves could be lower than air temperature [...] (Koppert B.V. and/or of its affiliated companies) apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Check local registration r

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  almost guarantee that the two-spotted spider mite will rear its ugly head. A big advantage of the predatory mites in Spical , is that you can use them [...] they’ll just eat something else such as other mites, insects, or pollen, so that they’re always ready to pounce when needed. Fruit spider mite The fruit spider

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  A smart mobile application that gives instant insight into the integrated pest management (IPM) situation of greenhouse growers, has won the prestigious [...] says Vroegop. ‘The smartest thing about the app is the image recognition that has been built into the app enabling you to collect data on location without

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between [...] in emergencies should you resort to chemicals – and then only those means that are relatively friendly to the natural enemies. Otherwise the ecosystem you

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? First [...] the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn will [...] shoots. Focus on flowering and pollination Concerns are sometimes raised that the pollinators are not doing a good enough job, resulting in poor pollination

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  honeybees complement each other well. The main difference with honeybees is that bumblebees fly in substandard weather conditions. For example: temperatures [...] many honeybee colonies. Although the exact causes are unclear, it appears that a combination of parasites and pesticides may be to blame. As the entire [...] can pose a more serious threat. If bears are present, it is recommended that agricultural electrical fencing is placed around the Quad units.

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  2018, Horticoop approached Koppert Biological Systems’ board and indicated that it wished to change its business strategy by divesting itself of its wholesale [...] to the advantage of customers in the entire sector. Koppert is convinced that, together with its customers, it will make the next steps in making the

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  May 16, 2018

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over the past fifty years, Koppert has [...] Member, Henri Oosthoek. ‘We need to move towards agriculture and horticulture that does not work against nature but in harmony with nature. Resulting in more