• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees. And these 3 degrees [...] another advantage of young wood. The flower buds on young wood flower on average 7 to 14 days later. And the later the flowers emerge, the less change for [...] – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages Pollination Every spring blueberry growers are anxious looking at the weather forecast. Are the buds

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  Systems in the Netherlands and the Canadian based Ecoation have signed a cooperation agreement on June 13 th 2019. The contract was signed at the GreenTech [...] significantly enhance the IPM success’, says Founder and CEO of Ecoation, Dr. Saber Miresmailli who signed the contract on behalf of Ecoation. Koppert is [...] is engaged in the business of biological crop protection and for this reason involved in the selection and development of effective AI monitoring systems

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  France was the rapporteur member state for the registration process where the product dossier was evaluated on behalf of other member EU states. The registration [...] Noli to compare the effectiveness of applying synthetic fungicides versus natural fungicides at different periods of cultivation. ‘The trials have shown [...] fruit. The product is intended for preventive treatment before disease symptoms appear, but can also be used in the finishing stages approaching the harvest

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  tissue from the host into substances that are easy for the nematodes to absorb. The larvae die within a few days. The population development of the nematodes [...] etc. Application of the nematodes is safe for the user and fast and effective, when applied in the right manner. After application, the parasitic nematodes [...] nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing certain bacteria from their intestinal

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert stand this year [...] Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair means

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  spider mites . If you wait too long to release them, the number of predatory mites in the bottles of Spical will decrease sharply while spider mite numbers [...] facts about Spical Ten facts about spider mites Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Natural enemies are extremely useful and effective [...] their task and reproduce. During transport, we keep the temperature as low as possible to ensure the predatory mites are ‘at rest’, consume little energy

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  August 18, 2021

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ To read further of what the future holds for sustainable agriculture. Plus, the importance of learning [...] Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broader field of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl [...] mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites as part of preventative and curative treatments

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  enemies and expertise in this project. The poultry red mite is a huge problem for the egg sector as an infestation rate of 90% on poultry farms causes approximately [...] welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex as early stage infestations are difficult to discover and very few products are available on the market [...] raising awareness of farmers and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using