• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological [...] Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  of charge to regular customers, so please don’t hesitate to ask! Click Here for Bacilirid™ info. Click Here for Isarid™ info. Click Here to find the nearest [...] same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling bacteria to prevent and control soil borne diseases like Botrytis , Fusarium , Rhizoctonia [...] products. Isarid™ is a naturally occurring insecticidal fungus that’s safe to use around most beneficial insects. It targets a wide range of ornamental

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its [...] you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really [...] transferred on tools, machinery, and containers. Make sure to clean such items as soon as you go to another department or field. Ensure that you start the

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  long-distance transportation. Our ultimate goal is to provide solutions that not only contribute to our clients' well-being but also exude an appealing [...] utilize renewable or recycled materials. We aspire to ensure that all our clients have access to products that can be easily composted or recycled at [...] Day is an annual event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive change

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  authentic commitment to helping growers worldwide. I see tremendous opportunities to strengthen our competitive position while staying true to our mission of [...] food systems. Paul Koppert, interim CEO, says: “We are very pleased to welcome Hans to Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while [...] pesticide-free. The transition to biological crop protection is accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation.” After

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the surrounding nature with chemicals. We also use light traps to catch adult beetles during [...] gave us great results. And Larvanem was easy to use ( How-To Use Video ). Our irrigation system was ready to use nematodes, without modifications.’ The Larvanem [...] nematodes grew to a level of 70%, and after the second year of use even up to 95%. Such a large reduction of pests has greatly contributed to the condition

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution! This system allows you to set opening [...] effect. It's so easy to operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even more changes to the Natupol system. For [...] For example, UV markings were added to the bumblebee hives some time ago, making it easier for the bumblebees to recognize their own 'front door'. This

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  and Why of IPM Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And it’s no different when it comes to spider mite – the more you know about [...] reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm [...] attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you [...] us to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, as the predatory mites’ greater resistance to heat [...] a threat, this doesn’t mean that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s visit to host company Koppert Cress. Perdue is in the European Union to get to know the European Commission. Perdue and [...] sustainable alternatives become more accessible to growers and farmers. Industry and regulations must work together to ensure the availability of new and safe [...] largest markets, which makes streamlining laws and regulations to make Koppert products available to growers even more important.