• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  system is in place.' Proving popular in the UK 'Currently we are preparing for the spring season with the production of 20 Natutec Drive machines for key customers [...] with success by growers in the UK, Ireland and the Netherlands. Demo trials are currently being set up in Germany, France and the US. Koppert Biological Systems [...] distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  lessons on biocontrol at the IMC weekend school in Rotterdam, together with our partner EWS-KT the Koppert Foundation developed training modules on IPM for [...] with a social aspect, ‘Sinterklaas’ for families dependent on the Food Bank, and initiatives to support people in the earthquake area in Syria/Turkey. New [...] Under the leadership of the general manager, Johannette Klapwijk, the Foundation started several pilot projects in 2023 to transfer knowledge on sustainable

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  greater durability. The sachets also have an exit hole through which the mites will disperse into the crop. Due to the smart design of the Spical Ulti-Mite [...] environment for N. californicus to establish its population. The sachets are hung within the crop by the means of a strengthened hook, which gives greater [...] control on ornamental plants For early control of two-spotted spider mite , and other mite pests, Koppert Biological Systems has developed the new Spical

• Crucial information on pollination at high temperatures

  August 10, 2020

  you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions between them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator [...] experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] es on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  (Fortafol) early in the plant’s life and over the summer help to boost the plant’s resistance.” At the end of the season with the arrival of winter, a [...] products for pest control and plant health , as the company is increasingly using bumblebees and flies for pollination . “In the past we have relied on hand [...] including a range of perennials. The majority of breeding takes place at the company’s headquarters near Dereham in Norfolk, but the company also has a joint-venture

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

  June 11, 2024

  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 [...] in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future,’ Paul [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  s to see the benefits of the proactive NatuGro approach, where the rapid establishment of the plant/soil/environment relationship is key for plant health [...] to get the best out of the crop. NatuGro optimises the synergistic relationship between the plant and its environment, both above and below the ground [...] have demonstrated the importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced

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

  August 22, 2024

  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 [...] Larvanem is the result of intensive research and development. 'That's how we kept on improving the growing and nutrition. Thanks to the strict checks

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* [...] advice on integrated pest management to local farmers. Other key areas of intended collaboration between CABI and Koppert as part of the MoU are: The creation [...] promoting the benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment

• Isonet T for Tuta absoluta

  May 8, 2019

  dispenser for the mating disruption of the tomato leaf mining moth, Tuta absoluta Isonet T (MAPP 17929) is a controlled release dispenser for the mating [...] enable its positioning in the greenhouse, and the other filled with the specific T. absoluta sex pheromone (see picture below). For best results Isonet T should [...] applied at the start of the tomato crop, or even a few days in advance of planting ( e.g. in December or January for long season crops). The dispensers