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Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

RODENRIJS, THE NETHERLANDS – Koppert Biological Systems has increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert [...] members, are now taking place on the Advisory Board. Ready for the future ‘Our rapid growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and live [...] made us realize that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay

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How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and [...] decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological [...] cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost 10,000 hectares of horticulture that specialised in greenhouse

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

is the basis of Larvanem . The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most [...] safety, ensuring you get the results you want,' explains consultant Rianne Lek, Koppert's specialist for the tree nursery industry in the Netherlands and abroad [...] problems with vine weevils. For more than 25 years, this parasitic nematode has been the top product used to combat vine weevil. The secret to its continued

Fit Roots for Plant Health

in this case Koppert Biological Systems. This white paper elaborates on the micro life in the root zone which is often underestimated in the current practice [...] Roots are the physical foundation of the plant in the soil or substrate, and they take up water, minerals and metabolites to be transported to the leaves [...] are involved in the nutrients cycle, • or induce resistance in the entire plant. Together these microorganisms in the root zone – the rhizobiome – form

Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

boosts the vitality of the predatory mite. As product manager Tim Bossinga explains, 'the improved vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory [...] Koppert Biological Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite [...] replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite . From 17 September, the predatory mite is supplied with a carrier material that includes added peat. The improved

Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes [...] nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start [...] can’t see them with the naked eye. Great care and precision needs to go into the production of these ‘little heroes’ that are bred for the biological control

Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes [...] avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France [...] several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is

Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers in the UK - mainly [...] labour-saving, Koppert Biological Systems' newest application tool – Natutec Drive – is now being used with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands [...] distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety