• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  and the perseverance of the people who believe in our mission to improve the health of people and the planet in partnership with nature. With the same [...] over the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue to create [...] create the company’s future together, to safeguard our core values and – above all – to continue to work towards our vision and make a positive impact on a

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed to connect scouting, analysis, treatments, and mangagement. Centralized data storage that is accessible from [...] reduces pesticide use. Koppert iPM contributes to optimized timing of biological applications there by increasing the efficacy of control agents. iPM App [...] from anywhere with any device. Scout data is downloadable for off-line use by the customer. Raw data can be stored and manipulated for further analysis.

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical [...] beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations [...] their eggs earlier, the population develops more rapidly." A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there is a good chance you have the dubious [...] however, is determining the exact identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive [...] setosus is very active, while americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Doing the right things in order to build a solid reputation, even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which Plántulas [...] production time. This extended period gives algae the chance to develop in the trays and create the perfect environment for the sciarid fly to settle and [...] now continue to keep the sciarid fly under control with Entonem and Capsanem . This is both thanks to the quality of the product and the excellent assistance

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various [...] and you need to nip the problem in the bud quickly. One upside is that this can quite often be done with natural enemies. Whitefly The name is misleading [...] advisable to take measures at an early stage. This is because it takes a certain amount of time to build a biological balance between natural enemies and

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often lower than chemical control. Eco-friendly [...] eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote [...] soil health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is considerably [...] focused on the connection between healthy soils, healthy food and healthy people for the last 25 years. "When we use a balanced approach to agriculture

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato is the best known [...] right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests. [...] isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical , is also at

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. [...] looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for the application [...] “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory