• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first they were sceptical, but after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father [...] they decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the key [...] quality of fruit for export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based [...] Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have had a positive impact

• Caterpillars

  the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly [...] addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring

• World Soil Day 2022

  December 2, 2022

  Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] 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 process [...] replenished they lose their capacity to nurture life. What can we do? We at Koppert are fully aware of this and endeavor to promote healthy soils in which

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not [...] with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most effective means of combating vine weevil. Of course, there are also chemical products for use [...] vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem

• New Generation Mycotal

  June 2, 2023

  for the biological control of Whitefly and a number of other pests, has undergone recent production enhancements. This has made the Mycotal biological i [...] for a number of downstream processes, and scaling-up the production. At R&D, dozens of detailed measurements and checks resulted in a series of operation [...] shelf life. A process of continuous improvement, led by Koppert’s dedicated research team, recently resulted in the optimisation of Koppert's microbiological

• Fortafol for Strawberry in Coir

  programmes Botanicoir® is a brand name that is synonymous with the production of high-quality fruit in commercial strawberry crops. The coir is washed and buffered [...] re-used coir substrate Fortafol-D® is a plant biostimulant containing humic and fulvic acids and is an essential component of Koppert integrated crop management [...] health and resilience of a crop; healthy plants may be less prone to root disease infections • is harmless to pre-established mycelia of beneficial Trichoderma

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  Airobug and Koppert’s know-how. This is not just a product, it’s a complete system. It is built around the Airobug which is the principle delivery system that [...] lateral distribution of the product can be increased by adjustment of the revolving dosage containers installed on either side of the Airobug device, powered [...] system for the application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our other site. However

• Koppert To Showcase Digital Assistant Prototype At Fruit Logistica 2024

  February 2, 2024

  forefront of the IPM industry, accumulating a wealth of knowledge and insights. Now, we're channeling this rich knowledge base into the development of a digital [...] forefront of the agricultural revolution. Your input matters, and together, we can work towards more sustainable agriculture. See you at our booth! What Would [...] bottom of this article. Provide your input The Koppert Digital Assistant This innovative tool provides growers with 24/7 access to a wealth of knowledge

• Natutec Drive takes centre stage

  January 6, 2021

  level of innovation and prowess in the development of its latest offering to the strawberry sector, in the form of the Natutec Drive . This is unquestionably [...] name and the rate of application required. “This is a first-class piece of machinery which exemplifies our superiority in the field of biocontrol-related [...] model, the grower is pleasantly surprised. It’s a jaw-dropping moment. Growers are amazed by the visual quality and design of this piece of equipment,” commented