• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  diseases. The plant is also teeming with organisms, inside and out, the function of which is not yet known in many cases. What's certain is that plant [...] with good reason that the number of biological beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis! In fact, our whole world is one big ecosystem. But [...] name because they can cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants. But this is largely undeserved: the majority of fungi and bacteria are actually useful

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection Evenly distribute the sticky traps [...] it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted by growers' [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] booth for the industry trade shows listed below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity [...] ns. The booth is also a great place to schedule a client visit or make an appointment to have a more in-depth discussion. Here’s where we’ll be in 2025:

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide backlist in the value chain Reduces the number of pesticide applications Environmentally friendly [...] and tap the beetles directly onto the plants based on 500-3000/ha (for outdoor cultivation) in several applications depending on the degree of infestation [...] Proven results In various field experiments, under different climatic conditions, we have researched the effectiveness of Rhyzobug . As well as the optimal

• Natupol Excel

  position the hive near the top of plants, in such a way that the hive is exposed to the first daylight Wait for at least 15 minutes after positioning the hive [...] Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] inclination, otherwise sugar water may leak) Position the hive about 20-60 cm above the ground in the shade of the crop or if necessary provide additional shading

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's [...] bonus Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern [...] pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will

• Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality

  February 6, 2023

  helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready for the future Our new Koppert branding is rooted in Nature and matches our ambition [...] Koppert products After introducing our new brand identity in January 2022, Koppert is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding [...] branding, which is characterized by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is new, growers

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  ce of a simple cucumber plant. He also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes [...] made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the interesting origins of the beneficial industry, including the significance [...] beneficials from farms in California and Michigan to meet the demand of their American growers. While quality products are the building blocks of a good integrated

• Entomite-M

  other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow [...] results the medium has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature for successful use of Entomite-M is 15°C/59°F [...] Pests Eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies ; thrips pupae. Mode of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other

• New Packaging

  estimates that 3 million tons of Styrofoam are produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not [...] will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable packaging within the first quarter of 2019. This method [...] pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam is harmful