• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on [...] management methods. Cost-saving advantages of biocontrol Cost savings through reduced chemical usage One of biocontrol's most immediate cost-saving benefits

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  balance and adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in [...] in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties faced by

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent promotion of Jeremy [...] list of hydroponic vegetable customers. Stepping into Ferdi Van Elswijk’s vacated role as Crop Team Manager, Jeremy brings with him over a decade of greenhouse [...] Jeremy will lead them to continue their track record of consistently and reliably achieving all of their goals! “We are excited that Jeremy will be tra

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering and pollination [...] and the quality of nutrition in the previous (flowering) period. As mentioned above, flowering and pollination demand high amounts of trace elements and [...] crops, blueberries rely heavily on pollinators to initiate the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of predatory mite products [...] safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality of our mites have never been better.’ Continuous [...] Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to

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

  June 4, 2019

  This should result in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies 10 years after the project ends. As of now, this project is solely based [...] raising awareness of farmers and implementing innovative and environmental friendly IPM approaches on farms. This includes the development of a communication [...] called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental Poultry Centre in Geel (Belgium), Belgbroed (Belgium)

• Common bean

  bean, flageolet bean, French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it [...] management: the key to sustainable business operations Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Aphids and How to

• Natutec Airobreez

  uniform distribution of material up to a distance of at least 4 metres from the Airobreez. Product components The Natutec Airobreez consists of the following [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobreez can be used for both full-field distribution and for specific hot spots. Mode of action The [...] innovative combination of the fan and patented rigg ensures a very precise distribution of carrier material containing natural enemies. The bucket wheel

• Natutec Drone Release System

  enemies fully autonomously, with a performance of 8 hectares per hour (measured in strawberries). Volume of dosing pot/drum 13 litres. Range 1-10 metres [...] Recommended for you Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout Better [...] Drone Release System to quickly release natural enemies over large areas. Mode of action The Natutec Drone Release System contains a reservoir which can be

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  biological control agent of whiteflies in agricultural and horticultural settings. Eretmocerus eremicus is used for the control of the following pests: Tobacco [...] may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Enermix/Ercal. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the [...] ns. Adults of this species do not feed on whiteflies but instead rely on nectar and honeydew for nourishment. Life cycle and appearance of Eretmocerus