• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  large numbers of plants every week if necessary, all of excellent and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there [...] and spider mites . Thrips are tackled once at the start of cultivation using a combination of Mainspring® and an attractant; aphids are treated several [...] the Airobug from Koppert. "This way we have a number of strong armies in our crops at the start of the finishing process," explains Pieter. Entonem and

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents a handful of situations [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and

• Faba bean

  Vicia faba grows some 0.5–1.8 m tall and is a firm plant with sturdy stems of a square cross-section. The broad beans are broad, leather like pods. They

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  All species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take [...] that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production. So put, the consequences can quickly get out of hand. Thrips are not picky, with most thrips [...] fruits. But the leaves are fair game, too, with many species of thrips attacking this part of the crop. This can be a major problem, especially for ornamental

• Koppert One

  at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know when [...] Expert, you can: Apply nematodes when they are most effective Reduce the risk of unsuccessful applications Improve pest control results in the field Make confident [...] data-driven decisions The result? More consistent performance and greater peace of mind with every application. Currently available for foliar applications.

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  even the use of most chemical products generally has little negative effect on the effectiveness of Trianum. Despite this, an approach free of chemicals should [...] has 'conquered' the roots of a crop, there is little that moves it. Please note that when using the water-soluble variant of Trianum, it is important not [...] mycelium growth. It is, therefore, important to check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to [...] ve capacity means that they are capable of destroying plants very rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in [...] appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered the development of natural enemies

• Knowing & recognizing

  the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This [...] you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will [...] behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that [...] Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips [...] good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of inoculants and biological protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products [...] active until now. Nitrasoil has a lot of experience in this sector, which fits perfectly with Koppert’s portfolio of microbiological products,' states Martin [...] we expect to obtain a 10% share of this market within five years,' he explains. According to Carlos Gaziglia, president of Nitrasoil, this merger is not