• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  health and ensuring food security. We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops and biodiversity can [...] es for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development [...] maintaining healthy ecosystems and our wellbeing by addressing growing challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Held on

• FAQ Nematodes

  larvae, especially in the case of large insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore [...] substance the nematodes are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they need to be packed in a carrier material. This b [...] 1. Nematodes in general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter Water New opportunities "We have succeeded in releasing a formulation that answers most of the [...] healthy and successful nematode product range. This certainly gives Koppert a big advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application [...] making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including Dosatron®. Continued outstanding performance "Users

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know which intruder you are dealing with. Koppert's experts help you determine [...] the thrips population in the greenhouse will develop explosively. The western flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's [...] there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  Jungle Talks, in close cooperation with leading horticultural companies Koppert Biological Systems, Ridder Group and also the Rabobank, is organizing the [...] years old from around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a leading position within a future proof producer of ornamentals . The working [...] information on the program and an interactive registration form can be found in this flyer . Jungle Talks will host two free webinar sessions on this Pro

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  Apply bait in early spring (March/April), before mealybugs start producing copious honeydew. 2) Start beneficial insect releases early in the season [...] bottles, such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing [...] team of Koppert experts. We're here to support you at every stage of your journey towards sustainable crop protection . Pesticides can have (in)direct effects

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? If they’re localized to one plant, you can apply control measures in that spot or remove [...] Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control [...] 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

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated [...] that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation, choice [...] from natural enemies above ground. These are insects that occur naturally in and around your crop, including lacewings, ladybirds, hoverflies, or gall

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving the citrus industry. 20th century When synthetic pesticides were developed in the 20 th century [...] diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest Management [...] when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  display at the GreenTech InnovationLAB, and in booth 308 in hall 10, until 13 June, along with 18 other innovations in the horticultural field which were nominated [...] GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. Natutec Scout is an intuitive mobile application and dashboard designed by leading biological solutions company, Koppert Biological [...] Biological Systems. ‘Natutec Scout was designed in consultation with our growers and consultants in the field, so we need to share the credit for this award with