• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard. This dashboard is based on a map that growers can customize [...] infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, and costs while also ensuring more accurate work, this is one way in which dig [...] Act Quickly Thanks to this, growers only need to use a smartphone to scan the Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify whitefly

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  Koppert Biological Systems, a Dutch company specialized in biological crop protection , has acquired the Argentine company Nitrasoil. In addition to the physical [...] purchase takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio [...] of farmers in the Southern Cone: Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia. 'We are taking a very important step into the inoculants market, in which Koppert

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate [...] equipped with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications [...] available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple Blackberry Cucumber

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  Pest Management A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust [...] trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips [...] Limonica ) are a good choice. If large amounts of whiteflies fly in from outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal ), preferably as a preventative [...] encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings ( Chrysopa ). Again, aphids are a pest that you need to

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge [...] monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application [...] of leaves or flowers, discoloration, or silvery spots. Many damaging insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  Consistent PhylloKare delivers reliable performance through a pure Ascophyllum nodosum extract and a proprietary alkaline process that ensures more active compounds [...] minimizing pest damage by getting in touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to [...] by strengthening stress tolerance, boosting nutrient uptake, and building a stronger root system. It increases chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and vigor,

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years [...] Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating