• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering [...] and maximum residue levels. Fortunately, biological crop protection offers a sustainable solution that maximizes flexibility for growers and helps meet [...] Chemical pesticide treatments often require waiting periods ranging from a few days to several weeks or months. By not having this limitation when using

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough for both growers and our own consultants because it provides a digital platform for the registration [...] traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility to carry out detailed [...] app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further standardization and improvement in this field. GreenTech 2019 Natutec Scout is on display

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  (sometimes several groups). The water that is used to clean the cages is collected separately and recycled. Koppert is also a member of the Rainlevelr programme [...] involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert employees and various contractors working in close synergy. We had a joint vision: to create a company [...] process. Following a year and a half of preparations, the construction of the production site began in 2018. "The preparation phase was a key opportunity

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying performance for Phytoseiulus persimilis is 10 eggs per female every [...] eggs per female norm for a healthy mite was set by the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC) of which Koppert is a member. The IOBC standard [...] than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company was built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider [...] plant sap. A spider mite attack is often localized, and you should make sure that you scout affected areas early on. Under the right conditions, a spider mite [...] where there is little wind. The variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’ in just a few crops

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  and nursery. This is an AmericanHort members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most [...] information on the workshop and registration information, go to https://bit.ly/438aR2a [...] ornamentals community-focused webinar features two expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions tailored for professionals across the horticulture industry including

• Environmental sustainability

  January 1, 1970

  Climate change mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness [...] for future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving biodiversity is paramount to the resilience and sustainability of agricultural ecosystems [...] promote biodiversity. Pollution reduction Addressing pollution in all its forms is fundamental to our sustainability agenda. Through our natural solutions, growers

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  number is even more dramatic worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex [...] mite ( Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental [...] on the market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work together towards an Integrated

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However, the following guidelines can take you a long way: Under no circumstances [...] organization. One department contaminates another, an older crop contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the [...] not kill all eggs and mites. Change your clothes as soon as you move from a contaminated department to another. Arrange special protective clothing for

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected [...] 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