• Earth Day 2023

  April 22, 2023

  it for future generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just a responsibility, but a way of life. We are committed to promoting [...] planet. Our Positive Impact One of the key ways that we promote sustainability is through our biological solutions. We work with nature to develop solutions [...] enhance plant growth. Our positive impact on the environment and biodiversity is significant. Our biological solutions help growers and farmers to reduce the

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  agents and that is why we are increasing the production of microbiological solutions worldwide', says Peter Maes. 'We believe this is the way to improve [...] Food Day was declared by the United Nations in 1979. It is the day when international attention is paid to adequate, nutritious and safe food for all. In [...] Corporate Marketing Director at Koppert. 'We are convinced that plant health that is achieved in a biological way, both microbiologically and macrobiologically

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  the years ahead,” he added. Patented System The Natutec Drive is a patented system, which is attached to a custom-made vehicle that travels freely between [...] process is controlled from a touch-screen inside the tractor cab, by simply selecting the product name and the rate of application required. “This is a first-class [...] offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably one of Koppert’s most advanced and sophisticated mechanical

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice but plays a key role in plant health and resilience. Plant health is crucial to achieving [...] This white paper is one of a series about optimizing plant growth in greenhouses, which Hoogendoorn Growth Management publishes in cooperation with its [...] the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly visible, roots play an essential role in maintaining plant health

• General Terms and Conditions of Sale - Koppert UK Ltd.

  Form/any written quotation of the Company which is accepted by the Customer/any written order of the Customer which is accepted by the Company subject to these [...] subject to which the Company’s quotation is accepted or purported to be accepted or the Customer’s order is made or purported to be made or by any previous [...] to the storage application or use of the Goods which is not confirmed in Writing by the Company is followed or acted upon entirely at the Customer’s own

• Mycotal in Salad Crops

  July 8, 2019

  salad crop IPM strategy Mycotal is a spore formulation of the insect pathogenic fungus Lecanicillium muscarium and is used for the control of the glasshouse [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum , and tobacco whitefly , Bemisia tabaci . Mycotal is a novel pest control solution that can be used throughout the cropping season [...] After dose of 2kg/ha Spray equipment: full coverage of all plant surfaces is essential in order to achieve good contact with the target pests; select spray

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution, is the nurseryman’s [...] nursery stock propagation The nursery stock propagator’s productivity plan is based on three propagation productivity principles: ‘maintaining cleanliness’ [...] to the treatment, if the recommended concentration, and pathogen exposure, is maintained during the disinfection process. Since organic matter will reduce

• 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 [...] summer,” commented Steve. As part of the spider mite control strategy, it is important to distinguish between spider mite resistant, moderately susceptible [...] mite control easier to implement. It ensures that no TSSM-susceptible crop is overlooked, and it makes Spidex Vital ® application far more efficient.” Spidex

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for crop protection . That solution is safe for growers and consumers alike. Koppert nematodes do not leave any harmful [...] mainly used against soil pests, but research and field experience show that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world [...] a variety of nematode species to combat specific insect pests. Sportnem-T is widely used for the control of Crane Fly larvae & Caterpillars. Enormous Potential

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its continuous product development. He thanked the multidisciplinary [...] bugs , has created a highly efficient and sustainable release system that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully compostable resulting in [...] located more easily for monitoring purposes. Generalist Pest Predator Mirical is a generalist predator with a preference for greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes