• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will [...] their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a zero-tolerance policy [...] ‘Koppert wants to achieve the same results that are being obtained in Canada here in the Netherlands and other countries in Europe. The use of the flower in

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male b [...] adult Whitefly There is a broad range of products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions. If

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of [...] allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The most harmful caterpillars belong to the Noctuidae family (moths), which is also the largest butterfly [...] active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  os . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English [...] coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional [...] used as a great tool for growers to stay up to date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various [...] and you need to nip the problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading [...] this species is not a fly but an insect related to aphids . The whitefly punctures cells and sucks them dry. It also injects enzymes into the plant that

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity [...] s have pushed the Berry industry to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers a wide range of [...] offered by Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations [...] Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital . "It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system [...] "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote [...] altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof." John Kempf is a grower, an entrepreneur, speaker, podcast [...] session on February 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  tell us. ‘The predatory mites continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population [...] have a good relationship. Amazone Plants has acquired exclusivity for a number of cultivars from the breeder; it is the only company in Europe to produce [...] had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers recounts. The two partners