• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for [...] essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand [...] selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage –

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach [...] do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better [...] safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher [...] unsaleable or the crop dies! Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region [...] seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd. That depends on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early [...] la occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips [...] drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no [...] more easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital [...] targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition [...] operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor John Budé, formerly non-executive board [...] time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical [...] that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management [...] You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  with “bee-home” doors which allows growers to collect the workers in the unit and safely remove the bees from the field when chemical applications are necessary [...] enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate [...] acclimate to environmental conditions. This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging, providing for superior pollination. The best choice! Koppert

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  days to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes [...] develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed [...] need oxygen to thrive and develop and oxygen continues to be added once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved