• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms [...] In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in potato & outdoor vegetables

  every 7 to 10 days, to cover the risk period. Soil Larvae 3 billion/ha Pea moth Cydia nigiricana Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times [...] detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Onions Onion fly Delia antiqua Apply 7 to 14 days after [...] with 7 to 14 days interval. Soil Larvae 1,5 to 3 billion/ha Lettuce Caterpillars Various species Apply once caterpillars detected. Repeat 2 to 3 times

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of [...] Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Autumn/Spring Scaffold branches, [...] Plums Chestnuts Chestnut tortrix Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of [...] Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring Scaffold [...] carpocapsae Dose 1,5 billion/ha Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by up to 10 percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar [...] plant hormones and a broad spectrum of sugars VIDI TERRUM : a plant extract with high concentrations of amino acids and peptides shown to increase plant vitality [...] advice from a highly qualified Koppert representative. Local Koppert representatives work with growers to develop customized programs specific to their soil

• Thrips Identification Guide

  egg laying, and a complete generation develop within a single gall. Adults exit galls and migrate to new terminal leaves to begin a new generation. The [...] substrate. Feeding causes a greyish colouration of the leaves and eventually leaf death and abscission. The species is not known to transmit viruses. Ornamental [...] Yellow brown to black in colour. Head longer than width with clear red eyes. 8 antennal segments. Last segment tube-shaped. Adults migrate to terminal leaves

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  May 11, 2018

  year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 [...] encouraging and could bring more sustainable solutions to Northwest hop farms. To learn more about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler Koppert has [...] 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial fertilizers and chemical crop protection have played too dominant a role in recent years, which has had a negative [...] This needs to change, and fungi and bacteria can really help to drive this,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘Microorganisms have been underestimated for a long time [...] and will be hosting a symposium in September that will be attended by top speakers. Over the past fifty years, Koppert has grown to become the global market

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects [...] mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips Koppert introduced Amblyseius swirskii to the protected [...] Spain were stopped due to the presence of pesticide residue. The biological control solution provided an excellent alternative to chemical control agents

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture, so that [...] started using sturdier hooks. Now we want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust [...] our sachets offers a lot of advantages. Constantly large population of predatory mites in your crops Little opportunity for pests to establish themselves