• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? ‘Integrated Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that [...] in the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation, choice of varieties, fertilization and soil health, water management, and Integrated [...] natural enemies above and below ground Implementing an ICM system is quite complex and requires a long-term vision. Your soil is your most important asset:

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  kills plant cells and lives from the content of the dead cells. The affected areas grow quickly and cause a lot of damage, especially if the stems are also [...] absorption and transport. Trianum strengthens the plant's resistance and provides a certain degree of resistance to the fungus. Powdery Mildew In fact, the method [...] on wet plants or when the humidity is very high. Wet wounds are also a favourite. Chemical intervention is unavoidable in the event of a serious attack

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first sign of spider mite presence or [...] application Application is straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early [...] offers growers a new, accessible, and highly effective way to combat spider mites hotspots at the earliest stage. The solution offers a new level of control

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  higher productivity and better-quality crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active [...] active ingredients - and certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants. They inhibit enzyme processes, damage the waxy layer, and can lead to visible damage [...] preventatively, Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders

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

  January 1, 1970

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

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

  December 15, 2024

  technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions [...] As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] booth for the industry trade shows listed below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity

• Enhancing the efficiency of biocontrol applications with Natutec Airobreez

  January 8, 2025

  essential. With the Airobreez, we’ve accomplished that and more." Located in the Netherlands' Westland region, Labeau specializes in breeding and propagating [...] efficiency, and labor savings in dispersing beneficial organisms – used for biological crop protection . "The device is lightweight, easy to handle, and quick [...] applications both fast and effective," Tim continues. "Its coverage across the greenhouse is exceptional, ensuring optimal distribution of the biocontrol products

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  goal is 100% sustainable horticulture and agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an [...] in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and promotes conservation and sustainability. On [...] your planet’, is this year’s international Earth Day theme and we can confirm that this is exactly what we have been doing at Koppert for the past 55 years

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment [...] ‘Our drive is still the same as when my grandfather and father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’ [...] years ago, but by far the greatest achievement is that we have managed to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things have become more structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment [...] lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually [...] For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working