• Enhance your aphid control with hoverfly allies Rophoria and Syrphidend

  January 29, 2024

  robust and effective control of aphid pests. Packaging Rophoria is supplied in a cardboard box containing 100 hoverfly pupae of Sphaerophoria rueppellii. [...] the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart, Syrphidend . Adapted to warmer and [...] control when temperatures dip, ensuring a comprehensive solution for a variety of environmental settings. Versatility across crops While hoverflies have hi

• Koppert collaborates to launch free biocontrol tool

  February 14, 2020

  partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty [...] to raise awareness of biological crop protection options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share [...] for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures on the environment. Users of the portal enter their country and crop pest problem query to start a search

• Fruit Fly Attractant the best luring substance to combat Drosophila suzukii

  January 17, 2018

  combating this harmful fruit fly. This was the finding of a study by pcfruit, the Belgian centre of excellence in fruit research. The centre examined five [...] offers the most effective control of Drosophila suzukii . Fruit Fly Attractant lures both the males and females of this fruit fly, which originates from [...] Fruit Fly Attractant and the Drososan trap in order to detect the presence of the fruit fly and to monitor the situation, thus providing insight into the

• This guy comes standard with 50 years experience

  November 20, 2017

  increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol organisms, and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. Nematodes [...] have been relied upon in horticultural crops for many years. The strength of the nematodes is that pest insects cannot build any resistance against them [...] a very stable factor with regards to crop control. After a long trajectory of research and development, the company is replacing its clay matrix (in which

• Back at the IPM Essen Trade Fair

  January 12, 2023

  the fields of plants, technology, forestry and garden features. Climate change and sustainability will be some of the defining features of this annual [...] Back at the IPM Essen Trade Fair After an absence of two years due to COVID, Koppert is back with a stand at this leading horticulture fair in Germany

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  High & horizonal Growing lights in tomato crops Light timetable Points of attention 19:00 Snow 18:00 Place hives above the crop horizontally from [...] 13:00 Vertical placement will have a negative effect on the development of the hives. 10:00 1! Bumblebees need max. 2 hours to return to their hive [...] one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee pollination of preferably at least 4 hours per day 12:00 11:00 Monitor pollination closely

• Overwintering pests: diapause or hibernation and the wait for spring

  December 18, 2024

  their environment do the same, hiding in warm spots, overwintering in a state of diapause or hibernation, as they wait for spring. Diapause is a crucial adaptation [...] energy and endure adverse conditions. Unlike hibernation, which is a state of dormancy, diapause is a developmental pause that can occur at various life [...] or in perennial crops like oranges, apples, pears, and cherries, the return of plant growth creates a favorable environment for pests to emerge from diapause

• World Food Day 2021

  October 18, 2021

  through the World of Resilient Agriculture | Resilience Food Stories in which photographer Ruud Sies and Hanneke van Hintum tell the stories of passionate farmers [...] actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [...] (SDGs). We are a ‘Partner’ for the UN SDGs and actively supporting a number of them. They include Zero Hunger by 2030, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure

• Jungle Talks: Martin Koppert discusses Koppert’s internationalization strategy in interactive masterclass

  May 5, 2017

  Innovation strategy of the company with the help of the MABA model or ’Market Attractiveness Business Assessment’. The masterclass is part of the Jungle Talks [...] looking for at the end of his masterclass. International horticultural entrepreneurs, students and everyone interested in the story of Koppert Biological Systems [...] Talks webinar series of 2017. Each month a horticultural entrepreneur describes his internationalization strategy and shares his thoughts on new opportunities

• Natupol Excel Beevision - third place in FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2017

  February 10, 2017

  February. A panel of experts from all levels of the fresh produce trade selected the ten nominees from over 60 submissions. The winner of the award was Rijk [...] Through the eyes of a bumblebee Research has shown that bumblebees have orientation problems when daylight is reduced by factors such as the use of artificial [...] artificial light during the darkest months of the year or extra layers of poly covers. The ‘beevision’ features on the Natupol Excel hives have been designed to