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

  August 29, 2016

  at the right level. A protective layer in the bottom of the Natupol box acts as insulation and reduces fluctuation in temperature in the hive. ‘The Natupol [...] Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great. A shady location near the ground in amongst the crop can make a difference of 4 degrees [...] bumblebees in greenhouses, and the application of Natupol hives in seed crops. The final programme in the series in October will be about the very latest

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection [...] develop into the characteristic white to grey powdery mycelium. As the infection intensifies, affected leaves suffer a marked reduction in photosynthetic [...] grape quality, sugar accumulation, aroma and marketability Lifecycle of Grapevine powdery mildew The lifecycle of grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator)

• Swirski-Mite Plus, now in even better shape

  July 1, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] swirskii to the protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At [...] Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging

• New Larvanem formulation with excellent dissolvability

  October 3, 2022

  will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now [...] Sportnem-H , are now available in a new formulation. The composition of the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% [...] rigation systems in the market, including Dosatron. Larvanem and Sportnem-H are the last products in the Koppert nematode portfolio to switch to this new

• Potato aphid

  characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly visible in the nymphs. Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids instantly [...] early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content [...] to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky

• Koppert expands global presence: bringing our products closer to the market

  March 11, 2024

  facilities in the Netherlands, Spain, and Brazil, the subsidiary in Mexico has also introduced a state-of-the-art biofactory. Most recently, the production [...] to enhance the efficiency of its solutions, solidifying its position as a trusted partner for growers globally. Proximity to markets ensures a streamlined [...] growers worldwide. The opening of these biofactories serves as a testament to Koppert's continuous commitment to leading the world forward in sustainable a

• Air France KLM Martinair welcomes Koppert Biological Systems to its Sustainable Aviation Fuel programme

  May 31, 2021

  improving the health of people and the planet. Its mission and vision fit in seamlessly with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s leading role in making the air [...] (AFKLMP Cargo) entered into a partnership today within the framework of the airline's sustainable aviation fuel programme. Under the partnership, AFKLMP Cargo [...] Koppert will be the first AFKLMP Cargo freight shipper to join the SAF programme. The international biocontrol company is participating in AFKLMP Cargo's

• Koppert announces strategic investment from HAL Investments to accelerate growth

  February 15, 2024

  play a pivotal role in executing its in-licensing and mergers and acquisition strategy. This move strengthens the family company's leading market position [...] position within the agricultural biological solutions sector, underscoring Koppert’s commitment to remaining a family owned company with a legacy of values and [...] vision of driving positive change. This was the obvious choice in our search for an investor in order to fuel our growth. This collaboration will accelerate

• Tomato looper

  deposited singly or in pairs throughout the crop, on the lower and upper surfaces of leaves. The caterpillar passes through 6 instars. It has a green head capsule [...] be found in the soil. The pupa has a pale green body, with a dark brown ventral dorsal stripe, but the body can also be entirely brown. [...] covered with a few stiff hairs. In older caterpillars , each segment has a clear black dot above the lateral yellow lines. There are three pairs of prolegs

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 26, 2018

  and the bio-based circular economy, and therefore, society as a whole. He says that the IBMA foresees a centralized procedure under the direction of the [...] for modern agriculture are a vital tool in the EU’s work to support farmers and effectively implement the Sustainable Use of Pesticides Directive (SUD, [...] Switzerland, the IBMA published a White Paper that urges the EU to establish a bioprotection-specific body to develop and implement a short and precise