• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 6, 2023

  traceability throughout the logistics chain. While a QR code helps navigate directly to the product webpage for more information. Ready For The Future Our new Koppert [...] is entering the next phase. We proudly present our new product branding. Each product will have its own premium look-and-feel, but at the same time remain [...] journey to increase our positive impact to the world.” New Features Beautiful photography, our new logo and the use of green as our main colour reflect our

• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  systems. One of the main drivers has been the continued demise of approved agrochemicals, in particular insecticides in Europe. In addition, the development [...] drivers include the development of more robust environmental stewardship schemes, as well as the requirements of food retailers to limit the number of pesticide [...] diversify, improving understanding and education of the general public which could balance the likelihood of the need for a more stringent regulatory environment

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 13, 2022

  episode of the RTE 1 television series ‘Ear to the Ground’ aired on Thursday 18 th November. During the RTE coverage David explained some of the technical [...] Even though the glasshouses are relatively old and in need of modernisation, the three growers have demonstrated that they certainly have the know-how when [...] who have grown cucumbers on the nursery since the 1970’s. “It is good to have so much encouragement and support from the local community and especially

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  If the demand for assimilates exceeds the supply, then the crop will naturally push resources to meet the needs of the flowers and fruit. As the plant [...] plant reduces the investment in the roots, they retract and the diversity of the rhizosphere decreases. This leads to three things happening: The uptake of [...] microbes (Trianum or Vitix) to develop the diversity in the substrate, the best results are achieved when the root system is active. For further information

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  flow of air. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate of application [...] t of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated [...] arrive on farm with the demonstration model, the grower is pleasantly surprised. It’s a jaw-dropping moment. Growers are amazed by the visual quality and

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  to the crop canopy. The application process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate [...] grown under polythene structures. The licence was granted following the submission of the necessary data, gathered by the Koppert consultancy team. Ultimately [...] for the Midlands. “From a technical perspective there is a strong justification for positioning Andersoni® at the beginning and at the end of the season

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] caterpillar . The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink [...] Breukink explains, it was not enough. She is the project manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes [...] oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for the Municipality [...] reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests as a curative measure, we can keep the situation manageable for now. In the longer

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents. The adult Phytoseiulus persimilis also

• Spical-Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of [...] y or as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should