• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing certain bacteria from their intestinal [...] tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and [...] and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type [...] faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  care of the purchase of the location and the permit application process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production [...] completion. The first phase was launched at the beginning of 2019, and the second phase has recently been completed. A lot of preparation went into the project [...] began in 2018. "The preparation phase was a key opportunity to lay down all the requirements of the Koppert teams and incorporate them in the design," says

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  warm, dry conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this [...] spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite [...] scout affected areas early on. Under the right conditions, a spider mite population can expand very quickly. Look under the leaves – if you can see crawling

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  Directors Henri Oosthoek and Rene Ruiter who spoke on the history of Koppert and the endless possibilities for the future. Leamington was selected as location [...] wants to congratulate Koppert Canada on their great successes of the last 25 years. We wish them further success in the many years to come and we are thrilled [...] product availability. The building was designed and built with enough space for future expansion and Koppert Canada looks forward to the future.’ ‘Koppert

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you can spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or [...] spread throughout the crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove the plant. If the whitefly has already [...] throughout the plant differ. Know which biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves

• Atheta

  back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing [...] large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color. The adult [...] Tailored advice requires detailed information on local factors, such as the crop itself, climate conditions and the level of infestation. To ensure a correct

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  better results than the chemical pesticide control,' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide [...] are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases [...] Most of the chemical solutions for wireworms have been banned, and it has become a major problem. Moreover, conventional pesticides work poorly on the soil

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  flowering stage on one plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is [...] advantage of young wood. The flower buds on young wood flower on average 7 to 14 days later. And the later the flowers emerge, the less change for frost damage [...] possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. The [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver