• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  issues and promote positive change. In the context of this year’s theme "Beat Plastic Pollution," we are aiming to raise awareness about the issue and highlight [...] waste, plastic use and fostering sustainable practices in our operations. Plastic pollution poses a severe threat to the environment and ecosystems worldwide [...] pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices. Recognizing the urgency, one of our sustainability

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] energy from the plant, and it is one of the first processes to fall by the wayside if the plant cannot produce enough assimilates. In the act of self [...] not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  make the ornamentals chain even more sustainable. The ambitions that these two giants share is immense. The developments that first happened in the vegetable [...] chrysanthemum farm in Uganda, ensuring that the chemicals that do need to be used are not harmful to the beneficials. The most sensitive beneficials can get [...] enhances the success rate of biological crop protection. ‘GreenGuard strengthens the position of the grower in the market,’ states Van Leeuwen. ‘And all the

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  April 30, 2019

  e product. The end of the growing cycle is the time for more radical solutions, so you can start the new season with a clean slate and the circle is complete [...] shifts throughout the cultivation cycle: in the beginning it's on development and prevention, and afterwards on fungi prevention. We end the year with thorough [...] thorough preparation for the new season. More than ever before, a good start to the season is half the battle. The end of the crop rotation circle has become

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  in such a way that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against [...] cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning and evening. As long as the flowers are open and receptive, [...] layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol box ensures the best conditions

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  sessions on propagation and production, in the “home of fast horses, great bourbon, and horticulture.” Among the tour destinations is the beautiful, exciting [...] developing and promoting sustainable growing practices in partnership with nature. Koppert joins with IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge [...] integrated pest management solutions that produce long-term results. Chris will be attending the sessions and tours, and he’s always happy to discuss IPM or

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  environmental conditions that may affect the mites emerging from it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions [...] in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the foil ensures the breeding system [...] as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable The new Spical

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  withstand the cold like no other and is even active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores [...] movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus [...] Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect [...] es, such as the pupae and larvae of thrips, the larvae of vine weevils and several beetles, caterpillars, the larvae of sciarid flies and many others. [...] after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  This is the confirmation that Spidex mites are on the job! To think that it all started 53 years ago when predatory mites were explored and produced at [...] development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital [...] spider mite The new formulation and better nutrition ensure an energetic population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start