• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  the close collaboration with Koppert, which is crucial especially when you start using bio-control solutions. It has helped him deploy organic methods e [...] protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms [...] friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  Solutions' on our website for more information about which natural enemies are effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred [...] protection products that have little or no impact on natural enemies. The Koppert Side Effects app tells you which pesticides are harmful or harmless to [...] Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over

• Aphidius colemani

  parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani Aphidius colemani has a very effective searching behaviour, which enables the wasps to track down and parasitize aphids [...] by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the entire population, often causing [...] if an aphid is parasitized in a younger stage there will be no reproduction. A male wasp has slightly longer antennae, a rounded abdomen that is shorter

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation has the advantage of being [...] same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter [...] look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now, namely green": says Product Manager Cyrille

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex [...] spider mite attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development [...] enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  innovator, Koppert Biological Systems, has resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla [...] mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. With fewer and fewer chemical agents available [...] can use many more beneficials at less expense. With Chrysopa-E, the grower has a very large army of biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E

• Trichoderma harzianum

  grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for nutrients: [...] (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed nutrients: Trichoderma harzianum has the capacity to make certain 'fixed' nutrients such as manganese and iron [...] T-22 in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management practices has various advantages: It controls different soil-borne diseases It strengthens

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to [...] greenhouse crops and outdoor crops. Fortunately, two-spotted spider mite has several natural enemies: predatory mites , gall midges, and predatory bugs [...] kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species you are dealing with. The aphids remove nutrients from the plant

• The advantages of Trianum

  December 17, 2021

  Trichoderma takes up on the roots is no longer available for pathogens and neither are the exudates around the roots, which significantly reduces the ability [...] The Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungus in Trianum has many positive characteristics that are beneficial for growers, as it reduces the levels of disease [...] improves growth, and results in a stronger and more resilient crop. And which grower wouldn't want that? The most significant advantages of Trianum in

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  protection across all crops that bit more complicated. Potted hydrangeas are no exception, and here too, biology is becoming increasingly significant. Dutch [...] Heijn. Potted hydrangea cultivation is complex. Once the cutting material has arrived from Portugal, there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots [...] strength lies in our ability to produce some 2.5 million units every year, which means that we can send out large numbers of plants every week if necessary