• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  potted plants are also subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being [...] It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated [...] in recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening [...] have a devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases [...] Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  Your goal as a business is to produce an abundant, top-quality yield. However, climate change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection [...] that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult to achieve that goal. That’s why integrated crop management [...] management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial disease, you really need to ‘fly in’ an expert [...] insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies [...] love. You can use these traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant [...] generally have a short life span. So they just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks [...] selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage –

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  sms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect of sustainable soil management. Crucially [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better [...] 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, thrips can bring major financial [...] you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7 [...] and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader [...] the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including [...] of choice. As Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is always a complete system, it may be sensible to combine Spidex with gall midges ( Spidend ) or Spical

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by self-sufficient farming to a career in sustainable crop protection [...] agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose. “It’s unforgettable,” he reflects, recalling a world where family farming was a cornerstone of existence [...] like my children”, Antonio adds with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because