• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products [...] (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started [...] started! Fortunately, a lot of experience and knowledge about IPM has already been gained. A thorough step-by-step plan with all relevant parts can be found

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict regulations regarding chemical pesticide usage and maximum residue [...] can manage pests and diseases close to harvest, leading to increased yields, improved crop quality, and, ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient [...] ensuring efficient and timely harvesting operations. Harvesting involves labor and various logistical factors, such as transportation, storage, and processing

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  our scouts and I save an enormous amount of time compared with the former manual counting. Moreover, we can easily record our findings and quickly share [...] plant protection is now much smaller. We have tested the app extensively and plan to use it in all our locations here at Voorne-Putten.’ [...] by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive taste tomatoes and snack tomatoes. The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink. ‘But as I’ve already mentioned, the planning benefits and maintenance of biodiversity are important gains. [...] product Entonem in locations where we find a range of unusual butterflies and moths. As we only do this at an early stage, there is no secondary effect [...] where different management methods have been used. ‘With that information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place [...] 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest [...] facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles,

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface of leaves and flowers [...] flowers and sucks them dry. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The [...] they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early outbreaks and doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your life, and that of your crop [...] te the problem – whitefly can develop at lightning speed. Decide and act quickly and ensure that you get some insight into the severity of the situation [...] crop, difficult. Compile a step-by-step plan in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  organizational transformation, and building strong leadership teams. Hans held senior leadership roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as [...] Koppert. He brings valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into [...] accelerating globally, and Koppert is uniquely positioned to lead that transformation.” After a transition period of two months, Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial consequences [...] can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment [...] a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV ), but thrips also 'delivers' many

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  May 25, 2026

  episode aired on May 14, 2026 and is available on their website and popular podcast destination. Hosts Sandy Feather and Tim Abbey sit down with Jeremy [...] today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes and predatory mites . It’s a global market but Koppert ships beneficials from farms in California and Michigan [...] personal experience he provides insight into how Koppert hires and manages their ornamental and cannabis consultants . They look for growers because growers