• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  Ruiter will be in the same role of CBO for horticulture, and Peter Maes will become Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ‘The Executive Board is proud to be taking [...] future together, to safeguard our core values and – above all – to continue to work towards our vision and make a positive impact on agriculture,’ says [...] in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard the valuable experience,

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return. To mitigate [...] the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] crops < 0 °C: When it's extremely cold, all bumblebees will remain inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  placed in a scale-up bioreactor, and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After each and every step, quality control takes places to check purity [...] and to make sure the process parameters follow the normal pattern. Each nematode species has its own specific medium in which it develops best. A solution [...] solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed in a nutritious and

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  the traditional sprays. Further, this channel can be used as a great tool for growers to stay up to date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products [...] Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube [...] com/user/KoppertBiological/videos . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently,

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  are a pest that you need to catch early . Caterpillars In order to know the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is [...] Whitefly There is a broad range of products available to combat whitefly . The most suitable choice for you depends on the climate conditions. If infestation [...] news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  infestation.’ If armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest [...] of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for a [...] Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of [...] curled-up leaves. If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in [...] place to reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  for Spider Mites A spider mite outbreak requires rapid action, and the earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, [...] the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular [...] proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field [...] even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug is a hand-held blower used for full field [...] material up to a distance of 2-3 metres from the Mini-Airbug. More information? Subscribe to our newsletter Airbug Airobug Mini-Airbug Recommended for you

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  amongst others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening [...] yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we have developed a dedicated [...] infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our new introduced natural enemy Rhyzobug can support you in controlling mealybugs