• Koppert Biological Systems present at GreenTech 2018

  May 15, 2018

  present at GreenTech 2018 As one of the founding fathers and sponsors of GreenTech Amsterdam 2018, Koppert Biological Systems participates the 3rd edition [...] edition of this international exhibition that plays an informative and inspiring role in the horticulture industry. Join us at GreenTech 2018 and visit our [...] 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, Netherlands. You can Register here

• 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 [...] 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 r [...] control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive [...] solutions to Northwest hop farms. To learn more about the encouraging results visit Oregon Beer Growler Koppert has solutions for pests found in hops, as well

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  August 18, 2021

  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 ha [...] 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 [...] pepper here .

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  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 [...] 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 this prior to sunrise when the bees are not active. Leave the hive doors in this position for a few hours following

• Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] 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 [...] Save time on the scouting process itself, because quick pest and disease registration in user-friendly app. Reduced costs for persticides because of highly

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  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 [...] 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 [...] diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] 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 the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  are developed by Koppert Biological Systems specifically for open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant [...] ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging [...] are shipped to your facility, ready to pollinate. No waiting for migratory bee keepers! Availability is guaranteed when orders are placed 14-16 weeks prior

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  Bumblebees are active at temperatures near 40°F (5°C), honey­bees become active at temperatures near 60-65°F (15-18°C). Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy [...] honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers through a method called “buzz- [...] pollination ”, a rapid vibrating motion which releases large amounts of pollen onto the bee. In most situations, “buzz-pollination” will allow a bumblebee