• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste. [...] addition, the predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites [...] mites are located on the underside of the leaf and are therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach using (chemical) pesticides

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working [...] danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly [...] image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies [...] soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting [...] Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  this purchase takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its [...] a Dutch company specialized in biological crop protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical expansion within South [...] protection products, Koppert intends to expand the range of products it offers, and also meet the needs of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients who are testing the app. [...] possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The result has been [...] Although biological control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural [...] Based in Michoacán, Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used [...] Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant [...] with lots of choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do [...] what works best in their crop and under their conditions. Experience shows that perseverance leads to results, even in difficult cases. In other words: slow

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  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 [...] views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture