• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil [...] retention and availability. By incorporating organic matter into the soil, we nourish beneficial fungi and bacteria, creating a vibrant soil food web that is [...] Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems Big impact starts small Trianum can hold its ground Fusarium opens the door to other

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers [...] Great Success In the past the young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella Stagnalis) while the range of chemical [...] chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant

• Natupol - Consistent Quality and Continuous Innovation

  June 10, 2020

  different aspects; the design and effectiveness of the hive itself, the selection, rearing and vitality of the bumblebees, continuous R&D and innovation, live [...] nature to make cultivation and the planet healthier, safer and more productive now and in the future." Quality breeding facilities and worldwide availability [...] climatic situations, and the demands from growers. The awareness that there is always room for improvement keeps us on our toes and constantly in search

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  January 17, 2025

  wettable powders, the two mix together well in the same tank. Bacilirid™ contains beneficial foliar and soil-dwelling bacteria to prevent and control soil borne [...] Fusarium , Rhizoctonia , and Pythium , as well as organisms that cause powdery mildew and anthracnose. By colonizing on developing roots and shoots, Bacilirid™ [...] gnats, mealybugs and aphids . When spores contact a pest, they attach and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the cuticle is penetrated, the Isarid™ microbe

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Rose Rosa The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a [...] product contains a fungus that harms this pest. And last but not least, sticky traps are also essential for this insect. Aphids The good news is that aphids [...] based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  how it works. ‘Scouting with the app is much faster thanks to the scanner’s digital image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very [...] A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee [...] s, departments The grower can use the greenhouse editor in the Natutec Scout app to program in the actual layout of his greenhouse. The software then provides

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

  December 18, 2024

  opportunity to meet a group of Koppert technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns [...] 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

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that the damage from the pests had stopped and that the asparagus [...] a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start – particularly with wireworms and caterpillars that ruined his crop [...] very well for me. The truth is that it has solved my problem!’ José Maria enthuses. Before finding the nematode solution Casea, the Spanish farmer had

• 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 [...] means controlling the greenhouse climate and, above all, preventing wet, cold spots. Only prune leaves if the wounds can dry up quickly, and use a knife to [...] Microflora SA (which contains two strains of Bacillus) improves nutrient absorption and transport. Trianum strengthens the plant's resistance and provides a certain

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already [...] view on the future at the headquarters of Koppert Biological Systems in Berkel en Rodenrijs, the Netherlands. The interactions between plant and environment [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes