• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  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

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  the end of their cycle with a high level of plant health and vigour so that the harvesting machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical [...] Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one of the two owners of the company Sociedade Agrícola [...] present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides, guaranteeing the final consumer zero

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The [...] dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful [...] the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier end product E

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies [...] planning as they relate to biological IPM. Heidi also explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  Eco-friendly packaging of Aphytis in Spain Recycled liner of pollination products Plastic waste reduction during production of monitoring and traps products [...] issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic materials in farming practices. Recognizing the urgency, one of our sustainability missions is to work [...] success stories of the past years include: Eco – friendly coolboxes Industrially compostable Ulti-Mite sachets Fully compostable cardboard trays of Mirical in

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Steinernema feltiae and after the first cycle of three nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which [...] nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction of chemicals ‘Using biological control methods [...] significantly reduce the amount of chemicals used in our greenhouses. Società Agricola Gandini Antonio supplies several high-end supermarkets and we want to

• Hemp russet mite

  signs of damage include dull, greyish, or bronzed leaves and upward curling of leaf edges. Life cycle and appearance of Hemp russet mite All life stages [...] the rest of the body. All mobile stages have only two pairs of legs, whereas other mite groups have four pairs. The hemp russet mite has four life stages: [...] caused by the mites sucking out the contents of plant cells. Hemp russet mite develops on the stems and petioles of the hemp plant and can cause stunting. When

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  crop • No resistance possible • Reduces the number of pesticide applications • Reduces the number of active ingredients • Makes it able to comply to the [...] anyone • Controls different species of armoured scales efficiently • Both adults and larvae predate on all stage of armoured scale insects • Easy to combine [...] Safe for user • Admitted in organic agriculture • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural solution

• Unprecedented Journey for Future Leaders

  July 24, 2018

  and by the end of August, 12-15 managers are selected to be part of this first edition. Participation to the Pro Manager Master Course is free of charge, [...] future of horticulture and the role of their own company during this course. Based on the visits, meetings, inspirational sessions and feedback of peers [...] around the globe, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a leading position within a future proof producer of ornamentals . The working language

• Fusarium wilt

  Fusarium oxysporum life cycle, is similar to that of most Fusarium species. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants [...] General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are [...] yellow and wilt, mostly on one side of the plant. Finally, the whole plant wilts. Other symptoms are brown discolouration of the xylem vessels which can be