• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts Consumers IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Thripex Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging basket from a friend or a family

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  May 16, 2018

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broader field of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ To read further of what the future holds for sustainable agriculture. Plus, the importance of learning

• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018 As one of the founding fathers and sponsors of GreenTech Amsterdam 2018, Koppert Biological Systems participates the 3rd edition of this international exhibition that plays an informative and inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our stand 240 in hall 8. Register here for your free visit GreenTech will be held on 12-14 June 2018 at the RAI Amsterdam,

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for employees and customers. Crop workers can apply ad work with biological controls without any safety training or certifications. REI and PHI There are no re-entry times or pre-harvest restrictions for biological control. Organic Production Biological control can be used in organic production where

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  May 11, 2018

  Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably Hop growers battle pests every year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging and could bring more sustainable solutions to Northwest hop farms. To

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  May 9, 2018

  Every day, people ask dozens of questions about the food that is grown in NatureFresh Farms ’ greenhouses. That is why the company decided to answer the most hard-pressing questions about Bell Peppers. NatureFresh Farms’ experts delivered with top-notch answers to questions about Bell Pepper health benefits, color, storage, and growth. Find out more about the health benefits and more of the bell pepper here .

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh tape, the bees are able to calm down from their shipping and handling, enabling the bumblebees to perform their correct orientation flights. Q: How do I close the hives prior to chemical applications? A: When collecting the workers in the hive, slide the door to the entrance-only position. Do

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  May 4, 2018

  Record, Visualize, Manage Koppert intelligent Pest Management (iPM) Maps and templates are customizable for any scouting technique and crop. Koppert iPM is an all-in-one tool designed to connect scouting, analysis, treatments, and mangagement. Centralized data storage that is accessible 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. Readily

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  For Future Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers disrupts ecosystems and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  Nature's Best Practices State and Federal restrictions coupled with chemical resistances have pushed the Berry industry to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Natural pest control programs offered by Koppert provide growers