• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems, and our wellbeing, by addressing growing challenges in soil management and encouraging societies to improve soil [...] we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which healthy crops and biodiversity can thrive. We do this through [...] promote soil health and a resilient root system. We also provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  support microbial life and keep nutrient and water uptake at an optimum. Any deficiencies in assimilates are reduced and the crop stays in balance for longer [...] taking steps to promote plant health , and help the crop get through to harvest. Developing and maintaining an active and resilient root zone, will not cure [...] 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

• Inspired by Nature: New design, Same Trusted Quality

  February 1, 2023

  looking forward, we continuously work to improve and find new solutions and services to face current and future challenges. We are confident that our new [...] products and knowledge to restore the natural balance in their crops. Our holistic approach is what sets us apart. Improving plant health both above and underground [...] characterised by a green, natural look. Perfectly in line with our branding: ‘Inspired by Nature’. And though our packaging is new, growers can still expect

• Poinsettia. Main pest pressures

  May 21, 2019

  their scales and white waxy deposits are, unfortunately, highly visible on the undersides of the leaves, which can result in rejection and lost sales. Control [...] cultivated area Apply at 2, 5 and 8 days after planting; this is key to ensuring that cuttings can form roots without being damaged, and after 14 days the roots [...] levels, and calculating the number of natural enemies required. Enermix Use Enermix, a product mix of the parasitic wasps Eretmocerus eremicus and Encarsia

• Comprehensive Control Combination for Carrot Fly

  May 13, 2022

  supporting clips and poles. A minimum of 4/ha is suggested, but up to 10/ha may be more appropriate in some situations. Traps should be positioned in the field [...] field from April, and again in June, to monitor for the emergence of the first and second adult fly generations. Psila Protect Psila Protect is a new product [...] from overwintered pupae in the spring In the summer (June-July) against second generation larvae (models can indicate best timing) In autumn after harvest

• Cyclamen main pest pressures

  May 17, 2019

  naked eye, and is must commonly found in glasshouses. The mites may be concentrated around the buds, or infest the entire plant, resulting in severely stunted [...] predator will feed on thrips pupae in the growing medium, and any larvae that fall off the foliage. Thripex Before and after pot-spacing, distribute Thripex [...] is the most common species found in Cyclamen. If a biological control strategy is not implemented, both larvae and adult thrips will cause plant damage

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  with our team, and provide valuable feedback. Your insights will be crucial in refining our digital solutions. Join us at Fruit Logistica and be at the forefront [...] designed to support both our consultants and our customers. We want to take you with us on this journey of discovery, and therefore this digital tool will be [...] at the forefront of the IPM industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  December 18, 2018

  like eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae, and Lyprauta larvae. Modified formulation After extensive research and testing, Koppert will [...] to combat sciarid flies white worms, and thrips , it also makes short work of the eggs and larvaeof mosquitoes and flies , as well as small Duponchelia [...] vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed [...] by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control pests such as thrips , mite and whitefly The [...] specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing application

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  We are excited to announce that we have rebranded and added new features and improvements to our Side Effects app to help growers optimise their integrated [...] Product Manager Tom Vroegop. ‘The new and improved features on our Side Effects app make it one of the most comprehensive and effective Integrated Pest Management [...] hindered development of eggs or pupae, and indirect effects such as reduced reproductive capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or