• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as indispensable foundations for food production [...] nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is fundamental for human sustenance. Overuse of artificial fertilizers disrupts

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  distributors Crop Monitoring and Scouting What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental [...] potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  and moths are found all over the world. Their preferred place to reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside than outside. The [...] moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on early identification. The following are absolute must-knows. Most butterfly [...] loves box trees. Adult butterflies don’t attack crops; most of them feed on nectar. Caterpillars have biting or chewing mouth parts, which allow them

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest [...] r (larva), pupa, and butterfly. Caterpillars emerge from an egg deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only [...] their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they live on. If you find caterpillar feces, it’s time for further investigation! Caterpillars

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers want to avoid. It [...] It makes fruit unsaleable, and the sooty mold on the leaves will trigger reduced photosynthesis and evaporation, hindering growth. Virus transmitter Greenhouse [...] whitefly can transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  100 yards. It is preferred that they are placed on opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee hive? A: There are on average 250 bees [...] Q: When should hives be put in the crop? A: Place the hives when the crop is 5-10% bloom. Q: How long will the bumblebee hives last? A: The hives will last [...] Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  We’re making an important change to our 1L bottles. From now on, they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and [...] r recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life [...] batches during the introduction phase to ensure continued quality. ‘ This is just the beginning , - states Jolien Wechgelaar, Global Innovation Specialist

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  From 2004 on, his special fields of interest have been the physical backgrounds of plant behavior and interaction with climate conditions based on water and [...] On March 17, 2020 Koppert Biological Systems and Hoogendoorn Growth Management jointly give a webinar about how to facilitate root health and condition [...] Currently he works as part time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge management related to

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  provide more uniform stands and greater yields. It is also tank compatible with conventional products. Isarid™ is a naturally occurring insecticidal fungus that’s [...] well as organisms that cause powdery mildew and anthracnose. By colonizing on developing roots and shoots, Bacilirid™ suppresses disease organisms through [...] a pest, they attach and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the cuticle is penetrated, the Isarid™ microbe disrupts the host’s internal organs and initiates

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  an option for some crops. This method is very suitable when rapid response is needed because a pest is gaining more and more terrain in your crop. You can [...] crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution. It has the same composition but is supplied [...] species of small insects and mites, which is ideal when different types of pests occur simultaneously. Swirski-Mite is available in various formulations, so