• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  During this day professionals from in- and outside the horticulture industry will give their realistic and clear vision on how we will feed and green the [...] registration button below. GreenTech GreenTech is the place to be if you are a professional in the horticulture industry. It will provide you with concrete [...] for new crops and a must-stop for every grower. Several presentations on how to optimize sustainable crop production and other items will bring you up

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can affect more than two hundred different crops, including [...] fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage [...] is now officially called Botryotinia fuckeliana . Other Botrytis species are fussier and more specialized. Botrytis cinerea can withstand the cold like

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  dispersed manually or from moving vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling [...] now pending. “Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge [...] Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea to the testing grounds in California and we can now say

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  professionals in the industry, these are topics that weigh heavily on growers’ minds and that is inspiring. Here are some of the questions they were asking: [...] logistics chain from facility to farm. A predictable schedule with reliable deliveries produces the most consistent and repeatable results from any IPM program [...] Koppert consultants are available to assist in the planning and schedule of biological agents. Will you visit sites in person? Site visits are Koppert’s speciality

• Caterpillars

  more than 150,000 species, that are easily distinguishable from other insects. Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly [...] yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. Butterflies and moths [...] strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed

• Bumblebee pollination

  biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators? Bumblebees are very effective and efficient pollinators as they visit [...] which is often required in various fruit or seed crops. Bumblebees are active from early morning till late at night and also at relatively low temperatures [...] of scientific institutes and universities ensure we are geared for the future. With feedback from customers and local trials at numerous locations, Natupol

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  this way. The species of caterpillar causing problems differs per country and region. Mealybug There are also several variants of this insect. Mealybugs suck [...] above are those that occur most frequently. Depending on the region and operating conditions, scale insects, mites, cicadas, and capsid bugs are other [...] is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they

• Nothing beats original

  the basis for their integrated pest management strategies. Predatory mites are applied to effectively control pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites [...] way. Don't let pests compromise your harvest. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's predatory mite solutions can transform your growing operation. Get

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Here are ten important facts about thrips to help you brush up your knowledge. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf 1. How can you [...] These flying insects are slender and extremely small (between 0.5 and 2.5 mm long). 2. The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips [...] most of them are harmless. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) causes the most trouble. But other species that cause damage are also seen regularly

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

  June 6, 2019

  Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is [...] species you are dealing with. The aphids remove nutrients from the plant and disturb the hormone balance. Alongside aphids, mealy bugs are also increasingly [...] Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and