• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 24, 2022

  disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against [...] in the case of the Rollertraps – also to capturing and removing as many flying specimens as possible. First, of course, you have to ensure that the thrips [...] therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you tackle thrips. You

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major [...] generally positive. ‘The trees that we have treated have been 90% cleared. What is interesting is that avenues running east to west are typically free of oak

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  technologies like the Airobug .” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies [...] at Koppert, “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001 [...] thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  technologies like the Airobug.” Lifting barriers The Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies [...] at Koppert, “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001 [...] thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering the strict regulations regarding [...] reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout the harvesting season. Being [...] Harvesting flexibility Weather conditions can significantly impact the moment of harvest. Unforeseen events like rain, storms, or unexpected temperature

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  contains the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . The younger stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl [...] mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites as part of preventative and curative treatments

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  Propagation Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and [...] optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. PhylloKare™ Plant [...] or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative solutions can transform

• 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 [...] as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely without [...] during your journey on the road to success. Getting started, step by step But all these tips mean you are confronted with lots of choices. How do you, as

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  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 be inspired [...] rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert stand this year [...] growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair means

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes [...] which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been [...] also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against