• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside [...] knowledge sharing was valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a [...] alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture and the environment. ‘We look forward to continuous research into existing and new innovative non-chemical

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Bumblebees need to keep a cool head to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers [...] damage to the hive.’ Hive location makes the difference Koppert’s guidelines advise growers to protect the hive against direct sunlight and to place it in [...] temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory mites are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use [...] primarily do by smelling the plant’s reaction to the whitefly. Parasitic wasps can be used preventively but can also be deployed as soon as the first signs of [...] in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  trimmer than the former square version. Spical-Plus , with its elongated shape and new design, will be available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and [...] that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be used to effectively prevent and control spider mites. [...] rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  entire egg sector to raise awareness, which aims to have long-lasting effects. This should result in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies [...] in the North-West Europe Interreg project, aiming to stimulate technology and knowledge exchange to jointly develop, test, demonstrate and implement innovative [...] innovative integrated pest management programs (IPM) to control poultry red mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  the link below to view it on Koppert’s website. Each product page includes the beneficial organism, its scientific name and uses, how it works, directions [...] Biocontrols have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective for poinsettias. Knowing those changes helps in building a stronger [...] sticking out of the soil. An IPM program starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  facility will be officially opened during the first quarter of 2021. Demand for high quality produce "This is an important region when it comes to producing [...] Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing [...] leaders in the Dutch horticultural sector, Koppert Biological Systems is helping to build the largest automated and data-driven vegetable growing facility in

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  Click Here to Download Plant-pollinator interactions In cold climates, it is assumed that proper management of pollinators is sufficient to ensure good [...] impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions [...] know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  raspberries. In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower [...] chemical resistances have pushed the Berry industry to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers [...] a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids , and

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the [...] infestation. The spider mite consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture