• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers disrupts ecosystems and diminishes [...] Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms of systems. Fortunately, this aim [...] protecting and endursing vital and resilient ecosystems as a basis for healthy crops. It is in this field that Koppert's expertise and strength lies. We are convinced

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  used in the winter months, at the same time as grow lights are used (for tomato cultivation, for instance). These grow lights compensate for the lower levels [...] Wireless BeeHome system helps improve pollination during winter months, in crops cultivated under grow lights. However, the grower is responsible for the [...] attachment of the transmitter. Ensure that the antenna sticks out above the crop. Figure 4.1 Transmitter and antenna. 10 Position the transmitter in a

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  also die off. But the damage symptoms also differ by thrips species and by crop. And that's not all: thrips can also cause a loss of vigor and production [...] are fair game, too, with many species of thrips attacking this part of the crop. This can be a major problem, especially for ornamental plants . Silver spots [...] appearance. A general side effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop. But that's no surprise, given that the insects are constantly sucking away

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  leading to reduced crop yields, food insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each [...] plant growth and development , leading to healthier and more productive crops. We firmly believe that plant health is interconnected with human health

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  blueberry producers and crop protection specialists were skeptical about using nematodes, but our patience was rewarded: the biological crop protection gave us [...] But in de mid-nineties the production changed to blueberries. Biological crop protection using Koppert nematodes proved to be a great success. Some years [...] melolontha grubs started to cause problems in the 560-hectare blueberry crop. Owner and General Manager Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘For this reason we started

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  his GreenGuard cuttings.’ This improves crop security and significantly enhances the success rate of biological crop protection. ‘GreenGuard strengthens the [...] Towards application in more crops Koppert and Dümmen Orange are now working on the application of GreenGuard to more crops such as pelargoniums, roses [...] cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological crop protection could be maximized? The immediate application of beneficials

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  Most growers know when there are thrips in their crop. After all, there are not very many tiny, slender insects that look like thrips . More difficult [...] while americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy [...] probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  minute availability. 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 [...] of 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

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  your organization. One department contaminates another, an older crop contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  agricultural crops, our role in securing safe food for a growing population has become even more relevant,’ says Martin Koppert. ‘Not only are these crops more [...] (Mexico) explains the importance of maize, as it is one of the most versatile crops which can adapt to almost any climate in the world offering high yields.