• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies. New iQ innovation quarter The Koppert [...] another important focus of our stand will be on cultivation without residues,' says senior consultant Ellen Klein. 'An increasing number of retailers are demanding [...] growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair means

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse [...] gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing factors such as coatings

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 15, 2024

  visit at our MANTS booth with any of our field experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to [...] the bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  Thripex-Plus : for control of various thrips species The use of our sachets offers a lot of advantages. Constantly large population of predatory mites in your [...] Swirski-Mite Plus : for control of whitefly and thrips Swirski-Mite LD : for control of whitefly and thrips Spical-Plus : for control of various spider mite species [...] As of August 1, the predatory mite paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  August 18, 2021

  resistance to it 4. Savings can be made in terms of the use of soil fungicides 5. It is reliable and of a consistent quality 6. Safe for people, plants [...] The active ingredient, Trichoderma harzianum T22, colonizes the root system of plants and thus protects numerous crops against soil pathogens such as, Fusarium

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious pest of ornamental [...] immunity against many of today’s chemicals. In these situations, growers may spray more of a specific chemical or try to use a large arsenal of many different [...] plant. This pouch is more commonly known as a sachet. Inside of each paper sachet is an army of 1,000 predatory mites mixed with bran. Additionally, the sachet

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred that they are placed on opposite ends of the crop. Q: How many bees are in a bumblebee [...] and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape, the [...] hive doors in this position for a few hours following sunrise to ensure all of the bees have returned to the hives. Reopen the hive doors in the morning

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  Reduced costs for persticides because of highly accurate insight in pesticide efficacy and greater precision of chemical applications reduces pesticide [...] Koppert iPM contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the efficacy of control agents. iPM App

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company sees this as a huge growth [...] also improve the health and nutrient levels of the soil, allowing growers to drastically reduce their use of artificial fertilizer. This is an important [...] On Thursday, directors Henri Oosthoek and Paul Koppert announced the start of the anniversary year at the headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs during a

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  n, use of air-cooling systems, use of evaporation systems. During periods of hot weather, when the temperature exceeds 30° C for large parts of the day [...] environmental temperature: Impact of radiant heat and humidity A glasshouse air temperature of 30° C at a humidity of 80% can still results in good pollination [...] an intensity of no more than 400 watts. The table in figure 3 gives a representation of what the best conditions are for pollination. Of course, these