• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Manager at Koppert. ‘There are, however, local climatic and environmental factors which can have big impact on pollination performance. That is the reason [...] hours and prevent damage to the hive.’ Hive location makes the difference Koppert’s guidelines advise growers to protect the hive against direct sunlight and [...] place it in a cool spot. For extreme ambient temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  Bombus impatiens , is the bumblebee of choice and is bred in Howell, Michigan. At that facility, as well as all those around the world, Koppert applies strict [...] butterflies face extinction according to a recent United Nations report. "There is a world of difference between the hives we produced in 1989 and the high-tech [...] of our hives today", says Natupol Product Manager Remco Huvermann: "Natupol is much more than a box of bumblebees, it’s an entire concept." Constant improvement

• Download Your Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems uses natural enemies

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems uses natural enemies

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring and scouting are crucial practices [...] proactive measures and optimize their yield. Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves [...] monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest and disease detection. Identifying pests and diseases early allows for

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options [...] hot conditions, it is advisable to start as soon as possible . Greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum adult Whitefly There is a broad range of products [...] when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The damage is caused not by the butterflies, however

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  experiencing shrinkage and premature drop? Ask your crop advisor if Acadian is right for you. Millions of crops face stunted growth every year. Acadian can [...] can help. This biostimulant can be applied throughout the season and is convenient for fighting bad weather flare-ups like drought and salinity. Find Your

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Caterpillars come [...] and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest [...] the plant. Not sure which caterpillar you found? Visit the website or a Koppert consultant. There are biological methods to effectively fight caterpillars

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  vigour and is suited to exposure levels above 180 micromol. But the variety has a slightly weaker root base than other varieties. ‘This is another reason [...] Phythium at a very acceptable level. Treatment with Trianum is easy, requires very little labour, and is reasonably priced.’ [...] use fewer and fewer chemicals,’ he explained. The biggest threat to his crop is thrips , especially during the darkest period of the year. ‘Nature basically

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  are no exception, and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch plant nursery P. van Geest is extremely satisfied with the work of the [...] Albert Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots [...] a helping hand. This supplementary feed is usually given after one and two weeks using the Airobug from Koppert. "This way we have a number of strong armies