• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  are top of mind for many greenhouse professionals, and some of the largest greenhouses in North America are adopting and fine-tuning bio-based production [...] the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work well as a [...] challenging the industry to consider new ways to implement bio-based strategies with the end goal of sending amazing quality to market. GrowerTalks has asked

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  better quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is [...] the main destinations for this important solanaceae. This context shows us the high value of this crop and the importance of producing quality fruits for [...] and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product [...] other caterpillars . We’ve treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic. He [...] personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive experience, Koppert's [...] such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella [...] Spidend ) has larvae that are capable of rapidly controlling concentrated spider mite colonies and stopping an outbreak of the pest before it occurs. Aphid

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals to the grower [...] different types of products are covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance [...] the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad range of experience includes greenhouse

• Sustainability

  echoes through the words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices with sustainability [...] products and knowledge that support the transition of farmers and growers toward sustainable agricultural practices. We offer sustainable alternatives to harmful [...] essential part of long-term success. To realize this vision, we’re embarking on a journey to enhance the coherence across all aspects of sustainability

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  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 [...] 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 [...] Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very conscious of sustainable agricultural practices that respect the environment. ‘Without

• Encarsia formosa

  chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, three larval instars, a [...] it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa Encarsia formosa

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on [...] beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction of our solutions are being restrained more [...] the positive impact Koppert has on biodiversity is of vital importance to secure the market position of biological solutions within the industry.’- Market