• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until [...] end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was [...] until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases). ‘This is because nematodes

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application [...] leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires a lot of knowledge [...] developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control. Monitoring can be done in two ways: by checking the crop

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects [...] protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover [...] (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological

• 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 [...] was carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one [...] the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  company blossomed into a leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe in using biocontrol products [...] market, Koppert US has acquired Natural Enemies; the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– [...] Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural Enemies. The Natural

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  carrier material left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains 500,000 predatory mites in carrier material.Thripex [...] with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips infestations, Thripex , now offers even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated [...] Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory mites per square metre, Koppert now has a product with a higher concentration of

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] using beneficial insects mark a significant advancement in the toolkit for organic farming. He envisions this approach as a crucial building block for the [...] Embracing change Lukas Locher, a fourth-generation hop grower, started his transformative journey in 2020, making the exciting yet challenging shift to

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] was carried out with the company Sociedade Agrícola Militão, in the town of Ribatejo, in a pepper crop for the processing industry. Pedro Militão is one [...] the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which we have confirmed an increase in plant resistance

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been a major problem for several berry growers in the region. That was when they learned about Koppert's [...] Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases in crops such