• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in length in their short [...] of this. For example, spreading many pheromones can disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the [...] the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  they increase crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging [...] isms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] agricultural practices. However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] IPM programs for fall, including what to watch out for and some reality checks. Topics range from problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies [...] ies to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s Education Sessions, experienced researchers and horticulture experts gather to share

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  knowledge and capacity to produce sustainable solutions.’ ‘We all want to move forward when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for holistic and s [...] ‘Our aim for the event is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness on how plant health can help to secure [...] been collaborating on many fronts for some time, and it makes perfect sense to combine our forces and common goals to organize this international event

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies first looked at how Koppert could help to make the production of propagation [...] managed to overcome this hurdle and are now working very effectively with the authorities. We are currently getting everything in order to apply for authorization [...] GreenGuard to all our products,’ says Manuela van Leeuwen. ‘The success of its application to chrysanthemums has served as a source of inspiration for Dümmen

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C [...] At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by up to 10 percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on [...] System’s ability to increase strawberry yields, we back it with an iron-clad performance guarantee,” noted Danny El-Aaidi, Sales Manager for Koppert. “If a [...] bio-stimulants and professional, customized advice to help strawberry growers boost crop yields by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  in your efforts to combat this pest. As the population of spider mites increases rapidly under dry, hot conditions, it is advisable to start as soon as [...] products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions. If infestation levels increase, predatory mites [...] you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug [...] fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause [...] insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle them biologically. This avoids the unnecessary [...] pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertraps [...] spectrum of pest insects. Tailored to different pests, our extended range of sticky traps features pest-specific colours for enhanced efficacy and proven results