• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] 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 [...] behaviour, and the combination of plant-pollinator interactions,’ says Remco Huvermann, Product Manager Pollination at Koppert Biological Systems. The White Paper

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  spoils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction. Toxic substances can be transmitted into the plant. As a result of their [...] one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released against other pests, aphids could be controlled [...] to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant Damage Aphids excrete honeydew, which

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  attach and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the cuticle is penetrated, the Isarid™ microbe disrupts the host’s internal organs and initiates tissue necrosis [...] Fungicides and insecticides can be important components of a grower’s BioSolution, individualized for each crop by Koppert’s team of experts. Timing and application [...] plants during this vulnerable stage.. As wettable powders, the two mix together well in the same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners [...] Aubergine (90 ha). The great challenge facing the production of crops for the processing industry is to work at a low price in which the fruit and vegetable [...] product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great [...] that nutrients become more easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a [...] contains the fungus Trichoderma harzianum T-22 , has a preventative effect against various soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing [...] experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  use and takes care of all these problems. We now spend less than a quarter of the time we used to spend on dispersal and the accuracy of application has improved [...] cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety of crops. [...] fitted the unit onto our heating pipes and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately," Angel explains. "The two arms of the tool

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  to avoid time-consuming procedures at the airport or harbour. The work performed in this zone must comply with the extremely strict safety standards that [...] facilities in the Netherlands, Slovakia, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, and the US ensure that the distance between Koppert's live products and the growers is [...] customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant [...] Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion [...] biological IPM. Heidi also explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of our [...] This includes a review of the grower's Integrated Pest Management system and the presence of chemical pesticides that may be harmful to natural enemies [...] crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our biological