• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you [...] you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will [...] will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 p

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler Koppert has solutions for pests found in hops, as well as the expertise consulting that can help [...] Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably Hop growers battle pests every year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm [...] firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  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 [...] hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture, so that the sachets remain firmly in place in the crop. Product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'Following [...] 'Following the launch of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert started using sturdier hooks. Now we want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  Successfully The black vine weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus , is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries [...] strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but [...] getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Biological solutions The larvae

• Download Your Pest Control Poster

  August 18, 2021

  viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms [...] terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems uses natural enemies and micro-organisms to control and prevent pests [...] pests and plant diseases. Want to know which products to use to control your pest? Download this free biological pest control poster!

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 15, 2018

  viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms [...] terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems uses natural enemies and micro-organisms to control and prevent pests [...] pests and plant diseases. Want to know which products to use to control your pest? Download this free biological pest control poster! Download Your Free Poster

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  Citripar can survive off of nectar from flowering cover crops if no mealybugs can be found Cryptobug-L Good for: Hotspot treatments When to apply: At the first [...] product is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust [...] robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need to make the difficult decision, consider these highlights: Citripar Good for: Preventative

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  year, thrips can bring major financial consequences. If you don't do anything at all, thrips could even completely destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental [...] beneficials in the fight against thrips can be expensive, but don't let that stop you from using these natural enemies. It will cost you much more if your product [...] unsaleable or the crop dies! Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  spring blueberry growers are anxious looking at the weather forecast. Are the buds and flowers resilient enough to withstand the low and freezing temperatures [...] will have the effect of reducing the freezing temperature. A strong and healthy plant (with strong buds) will freeze at lower temperatures then a weak plant [...] have a sprinkling installation to protect their plants but often we see fields where we don’t have this option. Does this mean there is nothing we can do

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful [...] Food loss and waste represent pressing challenges within the global food system, perpetuating humanitarian crises, economic strains, and environmental [...] between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted