• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants will be happy to help you develop such a system approach. Learn [...] Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: [...] doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions for bean seed seed fly [...] of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers [...] control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm and is growing a wide variety of crops, including onions, carrots, sweetcorn

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  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 [...] 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 [...] in my vineyard? 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 21, 2022

  job IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Beneficial nematodes that actively hunt for harmful pests are [...] growing resistance to pesticides means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand [...] them, even close to harvest time. In addition, they are safe for humans and the environment supporting a more sustainable way of growing. A long history of

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  growers themselves, Koppert’s ornamental consultants know how to put all the pieces together to make a program work. Jeremy Webber rose through several New [...] They look for growers because growers have real world experience. Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological [...] Jeremy to hear his take on working for Koppert, the industry leader in biological pest control . From personal experience he provides insight into how Koppert

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert to deformities, damaged spots, silvery spots, and excrement in the crop. Time to sound the alarm [...] is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful [...] the infestation will have been developing for quite some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Ten facts about Fusarium Fusarium is a soil-borne fungus that [...] door to other diseases and pests Botrytis problems often have company A Botrytis infection can sometimes create conditions for other pathogens to strike [...] and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. Trianum is a crucial weapon in the

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  thrips, which began to settle in hydrangeas a few years ago without being noticed. "They were a problem that needed to be solved. It’s easy to see why Koppert [...] and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there." A strong army in the crop With their key customers placing [...] would to me be a better place to start." New issues Consultant Wim van der Meer agrees. "More uniformity would be nice as growers are always having to contend

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert consultant. They’ll provide personalized advice to meet [...] changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the [...] number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier end product Environmentally