• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  nitrogen makes the plants more attractive to aphids , for example, and what is the precise reason for this? What are the limits and what are the target values [...] department, the crops are given a standard treatment with NatuGro. Guido Roozemond explains: ‘The strawberries are treated with Trianum at the start of the cultivation [...] Vidi Parva at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  were among the very first pests to be combated with natural enemies - ladybirds. Caterpillars Lastly, there's the problem of caterpillars – the larvae of [...] plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between [...] to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. These

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies [...] with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  support specialists here in the US. The hydro team’s objective has been, and will continue to be, supporting clients with the highest quality IPM technical [...] to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives the grower access to information [...] that truth. The ongoing research and development undertaken by our affiliates across the globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and [...] worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing [...] managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging as our 50k [...] carrier material volume vs. the 50k by 2.5x, and you'll see a decent chunk less in freight charges there. Additionally, the new formulation will now play

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 [...] all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant [...] al Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental