• TRIANUM-G UK 060520

  nutrients, colonising the plant roots ahead of the pathogens. It acts as a hyperparasite by producing enzymes which break down the hyphae of the plant pathogenic [...] by soil-borne pathogens via the root system. This can enhance the growth and development of roots and aerial parts of the plant. TRIANUM-G® can be used [...] conditions. It grows at a range of temperatures above 10oC, in many types of growing media, and on the roots of a wide range of plants. APPLICATION AND DOSE

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] health. Held on the 5th of December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation [...] Protecting the soil-food web - Committing to nutrient recycling - Opting for biological pest management Adding organic matter to the soil instead of artificial

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  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 [...] feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and growing lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  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 [...] 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 [...] hunger ... and the COVID-19 pandemic could now double that number, putting another 130 million people at risk of starvation by the end of 2020. The report says

• Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

  March 15, 2019

  to the nectar pad, the cylindrical packaging also has a unique hanging system. The label around the APHISCOUT container consists of two layers. The outer [...] sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively [...] prevent the development of aphid colonies and virus transmission, regular introductions of Aphiscout should start as soon as the temperature within the covered

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

  July 20, 2021

  programme complexity. The production of a diverse range of plants often leads to a much wider range of pests that require a mix of ICM solutions to keep [...] hairs. “For the protection of tall open canopies we like to use the Spidex Boost ® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s [...] achieved using the Spidex Vital ® shaker system, but for greater accuracy in terms of application rate and distribution, the use of the Mini Airbug® or

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  substantial percentage of the total production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘ V10 has proved its worth during the course of several efficiency trials [...] this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration processes [...] continue the sale and distribution of its V10 product in the Netherlands, Koppert Biological Systems will be responsible for the distribution and sale of this

• Caterpillar control in greenhouse crops

  June 20, 2019

  gamma - Silver Y Moth The most harmful caterpillars that occur in the greenhouse belong to the Noctuidae, which is the largest of all the lepidopteran families [...] gamma ). The Tortricidae are another group of caterpillars that affect greenhouse crops. The term ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars [...] from the pupa. Pheromone traps are available for monitoring adults of several species. Installing a range of different traps in problem areas at the beginning

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  product available in 2022 for their commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield bug has ravaged unheated pepper, aubergine [...] central Europe. The disappearance of chemical products, in combination with climate change, has resulted in an increase in the level of infestations in [...] Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic wasp that parasitises the eggs. The first field tests have

• Following Swirski, Spical undergoes revolutionary upgrade

  November 26, 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