• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  December 18, 2018

  EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company [...] realize that it was 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 [...] non-family members who have earned their spurs over the years. The new members of the board each have their areas of expertise and we have every confidence that

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being [...] soon as the first spider mites are found in the crop. Adult Phytoseiulus will feed on all stages of spider mites, and reproduce faster than the pest at [...] spidermite. Due to the wide variety of growing systems in UK soft fruit crops, the introduction rates for Phytoseiulus differ according to the particular crop

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  December 14, 2018

  With the release of Swirski Ulti-Mite , Koppert placed a revolutionary update of the successful predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii on the market. The company [...] Ulti-Mite can also increase the success of biological crop protection in outdoor crops and reduce the need for the use of chemical products. ‘This especially [...] not to make the mistake of thinking that this means that fewer sachets can be used per hectare, as this will negate the advantage for the grower. ‘Koppert

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

  January 6, 2021

  difficult decisions. The declining yields in successive seasons from the re-use of strawberry bags, has to be weighed up against the increased yields gained [...] 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 conditions and advantages [...] “Although the effect of a single treatment is short-lived, it can be extended by applying a second treatment three weeks later.” The total cost of both treatments

• Legume Pest Monitoring Systems

  April 12, 2023

  occasionally attacked. The larvae feed in the flower buds during June, leading to flower failure and significantly reduced yields in the more determinate vining [...] pest more effectively and help pea growers time the application of control solutions more accurately". The Pherodis trap contains a pheromone lure which [...] Field Edges From June The Pea midge monitoring system comprises of Koppert's Pherodis trap and a pheromone lure which attracts the male midges. PGRO's

• 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 [...] reduces the investment in the roots, they retract and the diversity of the rhizosphere decreases. This leads to three things happening: The uptake of nutrients [...] Vitix) to develop the diversity in the substrate, the best results are achieved when the root system is active. For further information of developing plant

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  application The airflow from the ventilator, and rotating dosage container, ensures an even distribution of the material up to ± 1.5 to 2 metres from the Mini-Airbug [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device makes releasing predatory

• Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 30, 2021

  Roots are the physical foundation of the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves [...] Some of them are involved in the nutrients cycle, • or induce resistance in the entire plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome [...] health is crucial to achieving the best possible yield and quality with the lowest possible dependence of pesticides. Although the plant root system is poorly

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  predatory mite that is active at lower temperatures at the beginning and towards the end of the growing season. A strong egg laying capacity under cool [...] present.’ Anso-Mite introduction in UK Regulations in the UK have severely limited the introduction of some of Koppert’s biocontrol solutions for some time. ‘Up [...] adds strength to the thrips management strategy. The Koppert A. andersoni strain has been tested in several field experiments in the Netherlands and Spain

• Plugging the plant propagation gap with Trianum

  July 5, 2019

  propagation trays at a rate of 1.5 g/m 2 Trianum-G is incorporated in the compost at a rate of 0.75 kg/m 3 Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is the most researched Tr [...] many of which display successful antagonism against a wide range of fungal plant pathogens. Koppert have marketed Trichoderma harzianum T-22 in the UK for [...] under the brand name Trianum. Two product formulations are available, one is a granular product which is incorporated into the growing medium, and the second