• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Manager – Dyson Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest [...] tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage without harming the insects. We are really satisfied [...] years. "In the past, application was done manually and proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  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 arrangement allows [...] Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown. These bite marks serve as indicators to assess [...] occur before the flower closes. The duration of flower openness varies between one to three days, depending on environmental conditions. To evaluate pollination

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results in crop protection . Barcodes Barcodes have been added to all packaging [...] information. Icons In addition to the existing product icons that demonstrate the required storage conditions, a recycling icon was added to the design. This [...] health of people and the planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert' K' is designed to aim forward: we are always

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  possible mechanisms that reduce the freezing temperature of the fluid in the cell. By taking the right measurements, we can lower the freezing point by 3 degrees [...] multi-year branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the main target. The result is more regrowth, more generative buds per branch [...] this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum and other biostimulants. Do you want to know more about the Koppert protocol or the different products

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  pesticides work poorly on the soil. Our nematodes have the added benefit of being able to move in the soil profile and are able to actively hunt for pests [...] proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum in combination with Casea have shown positive results in controlling [...] nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  ng the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout [...] you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] throughout the plant differ. Know which biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch [...] coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional [...] fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better the health of people

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  states that the weather conditions have been favourable up to now. But, he says, the summer is yet to come. ‘Later on in the season, air humidity will fall [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  capture the first whiteflies weeks or even months before they are visible in the crop. Using sticky traps early provides essential time to respond to infestations [...] Eggs Lay eggs at the tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar [...] distribute the sticky cards across the crop in a grid pattern. Alternatively, use yellow roller tape ( Horiver Rollertrap ) along each row to maximize the capture

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective [...] producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the losses caused [...] was to understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results