• Koppert Brazil announces agreement with state research foundation

  December 27, 2016

  State of São Paulo (FAPESP) is among the most important science and technology development agencies in Brazil. Maintained by the transfer of 1% of tax revenues [...] coming months and the creation of an Applied Research Centre for Biological Control, within the scope of the Program for Support of Research in Partnership for [...] Innovation of FAPESP. The agreement will also promote the development of a model for biological control appropriate to the characteristics of Brazilian

• Koppert’s Mirical wins prestigious innovation award

  February 9, 2024

  point of sale. Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result [...] bugs , has created a highly efficient and sustainable release system that is much easier to use. The cardboard strips are fully compostable resulting in 99% [...] clumping and improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. All resulting in improved performance and maximum result of whitefly control. The Mirical strips

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant [...] Harness the added value of nature’s helpers Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for [...] take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths rather than killing them. Or you could say: harness the added value of nature’s

• Mirical - Revolutionary packaging simplifies application and maximizes whitefly control

  January 15, 2024

  the control of whitefly – Mirical – is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, the new and improved Mirical is lauded by [...] e and ease of use, with some growers reporting a reduction in application time of 50%. The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical) is now stronger [...] fully compostable, and the protective seal is recyclable, resulting in much less waste. Mirical comes in sets of ten strips carrying the predatory bugs. These

• New approach significantly reduces aphids in soft fruits

  March 7, 2019

  idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] effective way of tackling the aphids. Reducing aphid levels through prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall [...] ahead of the international competition.’ Corrective products for emergencies Integrated cultivation is also important for René Simons in the field of competition

• Koppert scales up for European agriculture: ‘Biological solutions offer multiple benefits’

  October 24, 2022

  department is currently working to get Trianum-P registered for potatoes, a product that is based on the Trichoderma harzianum fungus. ‘This product is highly [...] learn about what it is that you’re facing and what it is that you need. Together with farmers we’re establishing the integration of biologicals into existing [...] past few years, we have developed a range of biological solutions for outdoor crops and gathered a wealth of experience on multiple continents. Building

• Natupol bumblebees - keeping cool and working hard in the heat!

  August 29, 2016

  Oman, for example, use is made of air conditioning, and in lower tech cultivations of North Africa a simple, leafy roof covering is enough to bring down [...] that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure that the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate [...] optimum amount of workers is free to carry out their pollination work. It also ensures that the bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours

• Economical and better biocontrol of aphids, mealybugs and Echinothrips

  April 6, 2021

  (localized spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various [...] By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively [...] under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  After all, success is not limited to the use of predatory bugs and sticky traps. ‘My brother and I concluded that the right approach is very important. On [...] for the cultivation of cut Chrysanthemums? A balanced soil food web is desirable, because that makes the plant more resilient. It is also important to reduce [...] that. Our ultimate ambition is to be able to refrain from using chemicals throughout the year. When all is said and done, this is what both the market and

• Daring approach to thrips at Porta Nova pays off

  December 22, 2020

  White Naomi is harder than in Red Naomi. The White Naomi crop is fuller, which means that pests find it easier to hide, plus the variety is also more s [...] necessity to bring the use of pesticides to an end. But, we have found a balance and now use normal quantities of Limonica. Everything is designed around keeping [...] .’ At the start of the year, Porta Nova turned its attention to Limonica as the most important beneficial for thrips in a planting of roses that were less