• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating [...] opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any [...] .. This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity to meet a group of Koppert technical [...] technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions [...] BioSolutions. The booth is also a great place to schedule a client visit or make an appointment to have a more in-depth discussion. Here’s where we’ll be in 2025:

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  efficient defense comes from a resilient ecosystem above and below ground, where strong roots, healthy soil, and vibrant leaves form a shield against diseases [...] lowers pest resistance and, as a result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details [...] resist pests and diseases, recover from setbacks, and thrive without harsh chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner [...] capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides, which require constant applications and can create imbalances in the environment. A change [...] importance of innovation and sustainability in modern agriculture. His story shows that with commitment and a science-based approach, it is possible to transform

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  al industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use [...] cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding [...] while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the path of research

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  increase three years in a row. And not just by a small amount, but spectacularly so: by 10% to 15% every year. The main reason for this is a higher rate of flower [...] from the soil and to stinging and sucking pests, such as thrips , spider mites , and aphids .’ A study currently being conducted by Koppert and NovaCropControl [...] example, and the stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy [...] step towards a successful crop protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and future generations ”, she emphasizes. Certainty [...] Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like Bertha

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually [...] $220 billion and invasive insects incurring losses exceeding $70 billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing a pivotal role [...] factors, including adverse weather conditions and soil-borne pathogens. Addressing food loss and waste is pivotal in transforming agrifood systems by enhancing

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  completely round and sometimes a little coloured, whereas predatory mites ’ are slightly larger, oval, and translucent. If Spical ’s done a good job, you [...] want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in [...] predatory mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  ensured, and balance in flowering and pollination has been achieved, everything is ready for a good harvest. NatuGro Availability Due to state and federal [...] Systems Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during the spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the [...] insects and diseases. Third stage: fruit maturation The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth