• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  the use of green as our main color reflect our connectivity with Nature. Our new packaging also includes several new practical features. A range of supportive [...] find ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. Helping growers to support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of natural

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips [...] INSV ), but thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it.

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  vegetables. Many years of experience have gone into selecting, producing, formulating and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic [...] humans and the environment supporting a more sustainable way of growing. A long history of product development Koppert has produced beneficial nematodes [...] They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft fruit, potatoes and several outdoor

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made [...] across our portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The [...] states Jolien Wechgelaar, Global Innovation Specialist Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve packaging sustainability, we are also aiming to developing

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation process, including [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  effectively be controlled with the use of beneficials. Aphids, however, are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large [...] concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main source of nuisance. This was the reason [...] effective way of tackling the aphids. Reducing Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  getting out of control, and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated. Starting with an overview of the crop and [...] crop-specific BioSolution strategies. They solve problems within the confines of each facility they visit and its labor force. Our expansive national technical [...] most problems firsthand and built successful IPM programs for a wide range of growers. Among their most useful tools for production efficiency are regular

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  the city of Rotterdam, after which a plot of grassland near Berkel en Rodenrijs was purchased for the construction of a three-hectare, state-of-the-art [...] took care of the purchase of the location and the permit application process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production [...] beginning of 2019, and the second phase has recently been completed. A lot of preparation went into the project, as Peter Maes explains: "We had lots of sessions

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse [...] Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern [...] a tasty snack for whitefly as well. Naturally, this will increase the size of the whitefly infestation. In short, nitrogen-rich plants are a real treat

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. There are many different species and varieties of Fusarium that affect a wide variety of crops [...] increases its risk of being infected by Fusarium . Infection by Fusarium results in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the [...] just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is