• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has not been possible to achieve a similar increase in production [...] pathogens. Together with NovaCropControl, Koppert is trying to find an optimum balance in strawberry crops: is it possible to achieve the same levels of production [...] NatuGro ‘In the end, the key question is how we can further improve the development of resilient cropping with NatuGro,’ Mark van der Werf says. ‘How do we

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 8, 2024

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] about 40 hectares of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants [...] company Sociedade 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

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] hectares (99 acres) of peppers in the Marinhais area. The entire crop is harvested mechanically. With mechanization, it is very important that all plants [...] company Sociedade 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

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  August 18, 2021

  many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and [...] left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains 500,000 predatory mites in carrier material.Thripex is also [...] even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic [...] complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant

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

  January 1, 2025

  ornamental crop specialist, Heidi Doering, has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the [...] products are covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers [...] their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  mealybug sex pheromone (among other cues) to locate its prey, so using mealybug mating disruptions in conjunction with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles [...] dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to acknowledge that every [...] Curious about which mealybug product is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around [...] strategically in and around identified hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots [...] sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory

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

  June 6, 2019

  chemicals. The spider-mite family is huge, but it is the two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) that causes most damage in both greenhouse crops and outdoor [...] aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species [...] Duponchelia often cause issues. It is a good idea to capture adult moths using pheromone traps. You can also release natural enemies in the form of predatory bugs

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  demands on its living environment. It does not tolerate disturbances, needs space, and only accepts the best food. It is a diva. And that makes its production [...] factor What sets Koppert apart is its deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience [...] Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better