• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  you have to carefully observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of application, efficacy of nematodes grew to a level of 70%, and [...] and after the second year of use even up to 95%. Such a large reduction of pests has greatly contributed to the condition of the plants. ‘Shrubs which were [...] we have developed a method and application deadlines allowing us to achieve a maximum effectiveness of treatments. As a result of our cooperation with

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This demonstrates that Trianum is not only effective for [...] Trianum hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or a [...] Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer leaves

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list! Oops, an error occurred! Code: [...] 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 [...] not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse company. Industrial [...] tomato. To keep degradation of these materials in a specific time frame, we lend nature a helping hand and create the perfect artificial setting to degrade [...] more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  their work at least once every two days. When the number of bite marks diminishes to only one or two per flower, it is advisable to introduce a new bumblebee [...] and visibility of hives To facilitate effective communication between bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location [...] than three hives together. It is important to position the hives in such a way that the hive exits point in different directions, away from the crop. This

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

  June 4, 2019

  market. Therefore, there is a clear need for an IPM approach as found in horticulture. The aim of this project is to work together towards an Integrated [...] egg sector to raise awareness, which aims to have long-lasting effects. This should result in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies [...] Koppert is involved in the North-West Europe Interreg project, aiming to stimulate technology and knowledge exchange to jointly develop, test, demonstrate

• Black leg of seedlings

  stripping of the skin from the root cortex with a finger nail. Life cycle and appearance of Black leg of seedlings Pythium belongs to the Oomycetes, a separate [...] soil or substrate in the absence of plants. Many species are entirely saprophytic, so these do not harm plants. How to prevent Black leg of seedlings Use resistant [...] Pythium affects roots, in particular those of seedlings. Infected plants lag in growth. Seedlings fall over (‘damping-off’). In slightly older plants,

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s p [...] is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that works and it does, because [...] viability numerous times in transit to confirm that the product delivered matches the promises made. Koppert is a global supplier of sustainable growing solutions

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the [...] education and planning as they relate to biological IPM. Heidi also explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on [...] gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the hor

• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  level of infestation is developing.’ A lot of time saved This trend in level of infestation pressure is now visible in easy-to-understand graphs. ‘It's about [...] for plant protection at the company's six locations in Voorne-Putten. In total, this amounts to a 28-hectare area. Jan has used the Natutec Scout app since [...] the level of whitefly infestation staying the same or is it going up or down? I want to see that at a glance. If there is an increasing level of infestation