• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast [...] Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion [...] immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory [...] favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes [...] safeguard the conditions right to the end user. Intensive temperature logging takes place along the route to make sure that the nematodes travel in the best [...] This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro.” For more information on the NatuGro system, click here [...] Bigger Profits from the Ground Up with the NatuGro System Koppert Biological Systems, a leading provider of safe, natural solutions for improving crop health [...] by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System are: Micro-organisms, such as Trichoderma harzianum T-22 (under the brand name TRIANUM )

• The value of Koppert consultants

  January 1, 1970

  with growers through regular on-site visits. We don't charge for these visits and we field over 35 consultants across the United States. Practical and [...] ons the way it should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, we don't just sell you bugs . You get a network of ornamental IPM experts who work for salary [...] service is built on a strong foundation of innovation and expertise: • A market-leading range and production of BCAs • Unmatched access to the world’s largest

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  safe food for everyone. In September 2015, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day will be held on 16 October 2020. For more info: [...] to ease the pressure on our natural environment and other finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when [...] biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current global pandemic has accelerated consumer pressure for sustainable food production

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  May 22, 2024

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] without the use of chemical pesticides. In 1967, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , for the control of spider mites on cucumber [...] Identifying the early signs of spider mite damage, such as stippling on leaves and webbing, is essential for timely intervention. Spider mite damage on plants

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  January 1, 1970

  Facing the bean seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle [...] fly's larvae in the soil. When applied to the affected area, the nematodes actively seek out bean seed fly larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes enter [...] highlights the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  board members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and [...] that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity [...] EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee, or microbial product.' In the best possible condition Stacking the boxes on pallets with [...] we can read out the error and take action,' Job explains. A dedicated customs zone The second requirement – on-time delivery – relies on precise organization: [...] customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are