• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  Airbug® or larger Airbug® is advisable. Due to the greater variation in environmental conditions in HNS growing in polytunnels, there is also a potential role [...] Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga have been at the centre of [...] increased their HNS production capacity, which has also resulted in an increase in the number of plant species being grown. Since many of these plants

• New Strain Of Green Peach Aphid, Myzus Persicae, Requires More Aggressive Beneficial Insects

  September 1, 2023

  new strain is fast overtaking the former, and has also been found in crops such as eggplant, cabbage, chrysanthemum, roses and many others. It is establishing [...] protocol therefore focuses on Aphipar-M, which is more effective. ‘We have already proved its effectiveness in the lab, and are now doing cage and field trials [...] for the target crops. For example, our R&D team in Spain found a new parasitic wasp species that is more effective. We are also testing entomopathogenic

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  products results in a resilient and robust crop. It is recommended that applications commence as early as possible, in order to be proactive in the development [...] inputs in the management of pests, diseases and nutrients. The Triangle The objective is to generate and maintain a healthy and active root zone, in which [...] crop is stimulated to produce new roots, which in turn release exudates and sugars to support beneficial soil life. The NatuGro products work in unison

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate, nutritious and safe food for all. In September 2015, the UN [...] invested in microbiological solutions, says Peter Maes, Corporate Marketing Director at Koppert. 'We are convinced that plant health that is achieved in a biological [...] environment and other finite resources?" In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, as a world leader in innovative solutions for agriculture and

• Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags

  January 6, 2021

  Fortafol ‘in-favour’ for growing strawberries in re-used coir bags There is a much wider and growing appreciation for the role that biostimulants play in integrated [...] biostimulants. Neil explained that when the treatment is applied within 4-7 days of planting in a re-used coir bag, it helps to re-instate some of the [...] single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments is around 2 p per

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 8, 2019

  harzianum T-22 in the UK for over a decade, under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated [...] Fusarium Trianum-P is mixed with water and applied as a drench to propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a [...] incorporated into the growing medium, and the second is a powdered formulation which is applied to ornamental plants as a drench, through trickle tape, or via

• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  production facility. In the last two years much of the reduction has also been driven by energy price hikes and warmer weather conditions. In 2022, we started [...] energy for headquarters and production facilities in the Netherlands, leading to a reduction of 89% in CO2 emissions from electricity use. Three out of [...] with these eco-friendly cooler boxes. Earth Day is an important reminder that we all have a role to play in protecting our planet. At Koppert, we are committed

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain [...] and sustainable release system that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully compostable resulting in 99% less plastic. The cardboard corrugations [...] arrive at their destination in optimal condition. The packaging also reduces clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  original system is now obsolete, which means that Tetranychus urticae , which was the principle food source in the old rearing system, is no longer required [...] Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control In April, Koppert UK launched Spidex Vital ® for spider mite control, to replace Spidex , the long-standing [...] method is centred on the use of an undisclosed artificial diet, which significantly increases the rearing capacity of P. persimilis . “This is a modern

• New Leaf Plants back Koppert biocontrol

  June 9, 2021

  Trachelospermum and Wisteria . “It is imperative that we manage pests and diseases in a preventative and pro-active way, in order to meet the high plant standards [...] Koppert biocontrol New Leaf Plants Ltd is an ambitious, progressive and successful plant producer, based near Evesham in Worcestershire. Business owners David [...] relocated to their new 30 acre site in 2013, with a vision of becoming one of the most esteemed nursery stock suppliers in the UK and Europe. They embarked