• Sustainability

  words of Peter Maes, Chief Strategy Officer of Koppert, who emphasizes the importance of aligning business practices with sustainability goals. Our contribution

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  grower. Henri Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count

• Tobacco whitefly

  by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important in ornamentals . The larvae inject enzymes into the plant that alter their

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  and other pests. In ornamental greenhouse production, two of the most important targets are whiteflies and fungus gnats. Isaria was originally identified

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release them into your crop as soon as possible after receipt so they [...] at your farm, they will warm up again and become active. Be quick It’s important to release them into the crop as soon as possible. After all, the predatory

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease [...] for nutrients and can even destroy this harmful fungus. However, it is important to apply this Trichoderma at an early stage, preferably during planting

• Sustainable Development Goals

  biological solutions for agriculture and horticulture, we recognize the important role we play in contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  and Koppert stays on top of what’s allowed, what’s effective, and most importantly, what the grower wants (and doesn’t want) in the product. Lane Holland

• Blueberry

  plants, weakening their growth and potentially transmitting viral diseases. Important aphid species that affect blueberries are Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii [...] sap-feeding insect, can deform blueberry fruits and transmit viruses. Important species in blueberry include the Western flower thrips ( Frankliniella [...] released from the blueberry flowers' anthers. This mechanism is particularly important for blueberries, as their pollen is firmly attached and requires this buzzing

• Consumers

  pollination and therefore the formation of fruit. Honeybees are traditional important pollinators of arable and horticultural crops. The bumblebee is a close