• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] footprint at the same time.’ In the process of making products and production processes more sustainable, Koppert contributes towards several of the UN’s Social [...] The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  09-2022 Part of the IPM toolbox Nematodes have become a powerful part of IPM solution, to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional [...] Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic nematodes produced by [...] plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves [...] alongside the predatory mites themselves. This means the sachets constantly ‘make’ new mites in large numbers, as the mites are reproducing all the time and [...] and enter the crop. The situation can sometimes get out of hand, massively driving up the infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress

• Spidex Vital Trial Results

  standard used in the industry for 5 days in a row. Results: The graph below shows the results of the collected data Cumulative egg laying during a 5 day period [...] mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many [...] released on the first plant of each row (yellow star) a week later. Results: a larger population of Spidex Vital reached the infested plants due to the fact that

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  e "Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different [...] Scia-Rid . The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation [...] formulation has the advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  January 13, 2022

  above and underground. The natural shapes and colours of the new Koppert brand express the connectivity with nature, and the unlimited solutions which [...] says Maes. The Koppert ‘K’ is designed to aim forward: always looking ahead for new sustainable solutions. In addition, the symmetry symbolises the equal [...] reflects our connection to nature. ‘Our mission to contribute to the health of people and the planet by partnering with nature has led us to where we are today:

• Natutec Drone Leaflet - Koppert

  times landed between the rows on the bare ground were able to using the most suitable drone available on the private find the plants very quickly. In [...] developed the Natutec Drone in less than two years. Nevertheless, the technology will be launched commercially in the United States this year. The right ratio [...] Dronecentrum drop it, the beneficials must survive the fall. ‘In other words, Valkenburg. The main concern there was finding out whether the mortality rate

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  focused on 5 different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and [...] production. For the past 30 years, our Natupol range of products has become synonymous with quality, innovation and availability. The fact that the world’s p [...] benefit from the latest research results and solutions. Keeping our finger on the pulse also means listening attentively to growers in the field and receiving

• 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. [...] controlling the spider mite population. The predatory mites’ strength lies in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  speed on all the developments!' The book covers monitoring and forecasting of pest outbreaks, yield loss and impact assessments and all of the latest methods [...] developing integrated approaches to pest management. The new edition reflects the key advances made in the disciplines of molecular biology, biochemistry and [...] Koppert's 50 th anniversary celebrations in the Netherlands three years ago and have since updated and edited the third edition of Insect Pest Management