• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, and now available in the U.K, the [...] at the top of the plant. From there Mirical will spread throughout the crop, where they establish themselves faster. Mirical is supplied in sets of ten [...] and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. Easier to apply and with more exact dosing, this new and improved solution results in a faster population

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  This follows the success of earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat [...] promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment [...] local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation of new biological control products

• Collaboration With Valto Against Pepino Mosaic Virus

  August 9, 2024

  to be applied to young plants. In a lot of countries, multiple strains of Pepino mosaic virus are present. In Europe the EU an CH2 variant are widespread [...] growth of over 80% per year on average since the start. We expect V10 to continue its strong growth in the coming years, especially with the anticipated [...] production around the world, with V10. What Is V10? V10 is composed of two mild variants of the Pepino mosaic virus (VX1 and VC1) and provides twofold

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] into practice. ‘We hope that the guidelines we offer in the manual will ensure that our growers get the best performance out of their Natupol hives,’ says

• Koppert UK Conference: 19th October 2023

  August 25, 2023

  leaders in the application of biological control in food production, dedicated researchers from prestigious universities, experts in the use of AI & robotics [...] working within the same broad field to connect, strategise and discover the wide range of options available from Koppert UK. In light of the diversified [...] Experts The conference will feature an impressive gathering of minds as our experienced and highly qualified range of technical consultants will be in attendance

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips [...] International in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of [...] of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of

• trial results wireworm control

  January 1, 1970

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] reference Average of 4 fields in Italy Since 1986, many years of experience have gone into the selection, production and quality control of our beneficial [...] control with beneficial nematodes Results in irrigated potato Wireworms damage in irrigated potato (% of potatoes with holes) 2023, Italy 80 20 60

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  death. The summer treatment, against second generation larvae, is pivotal in the management of this pest. In relation to the development stage of the pest [...] appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first and second [...] Carrot fly The Carrot fly, Psila rosae, emerges from overwintering pupae, to lay white, ovoid eggs, in cracks in the soil surface, close to the plant’s stem

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  their health. People were reminded of the role that food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns began [...] essential for the overall functioning and well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware of the enormous [...] lives and the changing climate, the resilience of crops has become a crucial factor in our struggle to produce food with dwindling resources. The enduring

• Manual Growing lights

  January 1, 1970

  into account the angle of the sun and the presence of a sidewall screen for placement of hives. To make sure bumblebees only fly around in the greenhouse [...] is available). In the weeks 10 until 39, you can place the hives lower in the greenhouse, along the walkway under the gutter (according to Koppert’s general [...] after sunrise or after 10:00 in the morning, depending on the system you use to control the opening or closing of the hives. The bumblebee hives should be