• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  viable or now unavailable. Sophisticated & Safe As partners with nature, Koppert use the natural behaviour of nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes [...] pests without chemical residues. Koppert, as the leader in biological control, are experts in the production of these nematodes. Each of the three ent [...] affect plants, entomopathogenic or beneficial nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Entomopathogenic nematodes are becoming

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

  January 14, 2025

  strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products and [...] we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning to biological [...] 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

• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  , and ideal for releasing various types of predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing [...] for your employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control pests such [...] Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug has been specially developed to introduce natural enemies rapidly, to protect ornamentals and vegetable crops. The Mini-Airbug

• Koppert Foundation

  smallholder farmers providing education about our wonderful partnering with nature in integrated crop management supporting local Koppert employees with their [...] Koppert established the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture [...] personal social responsibility projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation

• Mealybugs and scales

  fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must [...] scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value. Armoured scales do [...] sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of mealybugs

• Bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot

  survive as epiphytic bacteria on various plants or in the soil in low densities. It has also been found in the gut of insects, possibly spreading from decaying [...] also be found as secondary pathogen in plants that are infected by other pathogens. The bacteria that causes black leg in potato is a different subspecies [...] extensive bacterial rots (bacterial soft rot, bacterial stem rot). Damage symptoms In tomato, Erwinia carotovora subsp. carotovora or Pectobacterium carovora causes

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  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 [...] of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite is an effective natural enemy for the control of soil-dwelling pests, like eggs, larvae and pupae [...] important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the cannibalistic nature of Macrocheles.' The application advice remains the same as before. Effective

• Aphidius ervi

  that plays a significant role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius ervi has been widely utilized in various agricultural regions [...] parasitic wasp Aphidius ervi is available in a bottle ( Ervipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry [...] Aphidius ervi is most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). This natural enemy is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests [...] been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world. Since its introduction, this natural crop protection agent has been successfully [...] of its V10 product in the Netherlands, Koppert Biological Systems will be responsible for the distribution and sale of this natural viral solution to the

• Plum

  belongs to the subgenus Prunus as well as the genus Prunus . This fruit comes in many species, and taxonomists cannot agree on how many exactly. Depending [...] diameter) and its shape is globose or more oval. The plum’s skin is soft with a natural wax layer.