• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds [...] now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5 feet, can lift 33 pounds, and [...] dispersal of Koppert’s other biocontrol products such as, Spical , Swirski , Thripex , Limonica , Cryptobug-L , and Chrysopa to combat a range of pests such

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  elongated shape and new design, will be available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The [...] sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops [...] beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  in their bag of tricks to defend against the fungal diseases mildew and Botrytis. A multipronged strategy provides the greatest chance of success. Botrytis [...] kills plant cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also [...] for example, strengthens the cell walls. Application of Microflora SA (which contains two strains of Bacillus) improves nutrient absorption and transport

• FytoFert S - Row Crops

  on High mobility of potassium phosphonate Smaller particles can penetrate between leaf hairs Formation of new leaves Low risk of phytotoxicity • Efficient [...] Enhanced Bioavailability: FytoFert™S is created through the bacterial oxidation of elemental sulfur, making it more accessible for plant uptake. Active Ingredient [...] Ingredient • Corrects Sulfur Deficiency: Sulfur is vital for the synthesis of amino acids (such as cysteine and methionine), vitamins, and enzymes. FytoFert™S

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  leading provider of safe, natural solutions for improving crop health, resilience and production, recently announced the introduction of its new NatuGro [...] VIDI FORUM : a cold-pressed extract of seaweed, humic acids, herbs and other ingredients. It contains large quantities of organic elements such as amino acids [...] enzymes, plant hormones and a broad spectrum of sugars VIDI TERRUM : a plant extract with high concentrations of amino acids and peptides shown to increase

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological crop protection could be maximized? The immediate application of beneficials [...] cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them [...] to make the production of propagation material by Dümmen Orange significantly more sustainable, starting with the production of chrysanthemum cuttings

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  a substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘V10 has proved its worth during the course of several efficiency trials [...] are no plans as of this moment for V10 to arrive into the US. Twofold protection Valto’s product, V10, is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino Mosaic [...] globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and distributors in more than 100 countries, family-owned Valto has a specialized range of products and will benefit

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material [...] the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young leaves. E [...] underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will [...] population development of the nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In [...] need for a biological approach. Biological solutions The larvae and pupae of the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus) can be controlled with our

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] the impact of beneficial insects and predatory mites in action, many exclaimed, "We’ll never go back! This was the most rewarding response of growers you