• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  Afford to Ignore Koppert At Cultivate 2026 Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program A viable [...] that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why integrated crop management [...] ! Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars Investing in thrips control: always a good idea The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop [...] Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations How a little predatory [...] use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps.

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction [...] tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough offspring. As such, you would always have to use [...] Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  since 1986, steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using [...] not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The chemical solutions I used before were no [...] have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use and no residue Beneficial nematodes are a broad

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight [...] their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit altruistic [...] highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects to native and released [...] needs, don't hesitate to reach out to our team of Koppert experts. We're here to support you at every stage of your journey towards sustainable crop protection [...] vineyard? A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops Caterpillars: a growth explosion

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader [...] inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7 [...] the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend [...] 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 feeding on the [...] poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing