• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  of this,” commented David Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK. New innovative rearing system The ultimate outcome of the Spidex Vital ® project was [...] a modern system which is capable of meeting the ever-increasing demands for P. persimilis around the world,” commented Tim Bossinga, Koppert BV Product [...] The original system is now obsolete, which means that Tetranychus urticae , which was the principle food source in the old rearing system, is no longer

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  robotics and blower systems are all in the Koppert pipeline so we can face these future challenges.’ With rising labour costs, Koppert has a number of t [...] two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. [...] Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] responsible agricultural practices, biological disease control is set to play a more prominent role in our food production systems. Understanding plant diseases [...] resistant diseases. Biological control helps break this cycle by offering a sustainable alternative. Reduced chemical residues Biological control methods reduce

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  when I studied biology at the University of Amsterdam. They have fascinated me ever since and led me to my present position at Koppert.’ Fascination for [...] to local problems. ‘I will never forget that Koppert introduced the first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started [...] happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable

• Beneficial microorganisms

  environment, including various biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice [...] beneficial nematodes for pest control offers several key benefits: Fast-acting biological solution Resistance proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied [...] nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars Municipality Enschede: Entonem

• Vidi Fol (Fortafol)

  (Fortafol) does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system clean, but do not use Vidi Fol at the [...] should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] 5 and 7 Spray immediately after preparation Application via irrigation systems: Dissolve the required amount of Vidi Fol in the appropriate amount of water

• A Growing Success at Welgro Produce

  January 12, 2022

  monitored by sensors which feed into a computer system. If the boiler breaks down or the feeding system fails, Sean, Gary or Shane will receive an alarm [...] are compromised. Knowledge is key to successful growth David Davidson, Koppert Consultant, has been providing pest control advice to the nursery for almost [...] eco-friendly practices, and continue to develop their understanding and use of biological control techniques. To make the necessary changes to more sustainable

• Vidi Parva

  Parva does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system clean, but do not use Vidi Parva at the [...] litres/ha Applications should be repeated once Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and

• Vidi Terrum

  Terrum does not remain in the irrigation system overnight Use disinfectants regularly to keep the irrigation system clean, but do not use Vidi Terrum at the [...] should be repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] sprayed on the plant canopy. Application as drench or via the irrigation system: A separate tank/container is recommended for the proper preparation and