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

  August 18, 2021

  pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These [...] only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of [...] These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich snacks, their development is much slower than when they

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing further [...] applying Trianum also ensures that nutrients become more easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop [...] resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better result could you ask for? Contact our experts today!

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  snack for whitefly as well. Naturally, this will increase the size of the whitefly infestation. In short, nitrogen-rich plants are a real treat for whitefly [...] as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some host plants have properties that are less favored by insects: tomato plants, for example, have small [...] Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants, for example, and can survive much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and sustainability around the world. When soils are degraded [...] management practices Protecting the soil-food web Nutrient recycling Opting for biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial [...] health and a resilient root system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  products,' states Martin Koppert, Director Agri of Koppert Biological Systems. For Koppert’s commercial director in Brazil, Gustavo Herrmann, this is a strategic [...] Koppert’s footprint in South America. 'We estimate that the inoculants market for large-scale farmers in the Southern Cone reaches 120 million doses per year [...] Carlos Gaziglia, president of Nitrasoil, this merger is not only important for his company, which will be present in the countries serviced by Koppert. 'The

• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  United Nations first Food Systems Summit held in Rome last month has called for bold new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food [...] to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They include Zero Hunger [...] and sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community to face the challenges presented by climate change. Assa

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  Botrytis Botrytis , known in horticulture as "gray mold", is a challenge for almost every grower. This fungus kills plant cells and lives from the content [...] are many other possibilities. Step one is to prevent favorable conditions for germination. Specifically, this means controlling the greenhouse climate and [...] make the plant stronger. Additional fertilization with calcium and silicon, for example, strengthens the cell walls. Application of Microflora SA (which contains

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  g new possibilities. Contact your local Koppert contact for more info. Always check label for full technical advice! 11-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes [...] play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks longer, Swirski-Mite LD is an extremely reliable and effective system: [...] system: Constantly large population of predatory mites Little opportunity for pests to establish themselves Optimum protection Less plant stress Reduced [...] Available all year round 2 Weeks More Activity Swirski-Mite LD is active for much longer than existing standard products: six weeks instead of four. That