Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug can be deployed very easily, allowing [...] application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device

Biological control of spider mite - Phytoseiulus persimilis

Flowering and Pollination in Blueberry

Flowering and Pollination – one of the most critical blueberry growth stages Blueberries and bio-stimulants are a strong combination, especially during [...] are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry production and quality [...] quality. Spring has arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming more active. Along with many other crops, b

Combating Strawberry Aphids with Aphiscout

Use APHISCOUT to combat aphid pests in Strawberries. Aphid pests are a major threat to protected strawberry production because of their high reproductive [...] ability to transmit plant virus diseases. Aphids also excrete unwanted sap sugars (honeydew) on the leaf surface, which favours the establishment of ‘sooty [...] ‘sooty moulds’, leading to a reduction in the rate of photosynthesis. Collectively, these effects can have a negative impact on strawberry plant quality and

Bumblebee Production - Natupol

Strawberry pollination with Natupol bumblebees - S&A Produce

Strawberry pollination with Koppert bumblebees - NFFC

Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better [...] have not had to think about the sustainability of their cultivation processes. That has been changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming

Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch [...] company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition allows for more focus on specific areas of operation. The original [...] Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri, and Joram Oosthoek Director Finance & Control. René

‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

edition of ‘Knowing & recognizing’ – Koppert Biological Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has [...] The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information available for [...] agricultural regions of the world,’ says Koppert communications specialist, Jan Piet Bak. ‘Our biological solutions are sold worldwide, so it’s important that