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

  December 3, 2024

  process, including stock plants, rooting, and bulking up for shipping. It’s an grower-centric read for propagators and other industry professionals curious [...] natural, sustainable pest control solutions for crops. Jeremy is currently the Ornamental Crop Team Manager for Koppert US. Prior to his work at Koppert, [...] newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At the same time, supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues [...] cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling [...] persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This [...] (e.g., bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides, and improving

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as [...] when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for sustainable food production systems for the future,’ says Koppert’s Corporate Marketing Director [...] us all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of

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

  June 4, 2019

  enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately [...] 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 [...] few products are available 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

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a [...] whitefly (Bemisia tabaci) . ‘The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) will reject suppliers if there is a suspected presence of Bemisia [...] in which Koppert is researching the effectiveness of supplementary feeding for parasitic wasps and various predatory mites . Together with breeding and

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  June 6, 2018

  used for irrigation. You can mix the granulate version ( Trianum-G ) into the potting soil, or you can ask your potting soil supplier to do this for you [...] reliable and of a consistent quality 6. Safe for people, plants and the environment 7. Easy to apply For More Information

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  chemical plant protection for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM [...] the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able to apply natural enemies in the [...] Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are

• Thripex-Mini

  How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey. Application For Hanging Baskets – insert sachets into the center of the [...] the instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions [...] When to use Use Thripex mini for biological pest control of various thrips species. Hatching eggs and larvae. Predatory mites also eat spider mites (i

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees. In [...] In Partnership with Nature Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which