• Koppert acquires Brazilian Geocom to accelerate precision agrifarming

  December 10, 2020

  maximum performance of bioprotection in the field,’ adds the Industrial Director of Koppert Brazil, Danilo Pedrazzoli. The founders of Geocom, Antonio Donizeti [...] Systems, world leader in biological crop control, has acquired Geocom, headquartered in Lençóis Paulista - São Paulo, Brazil. Operating in the field of agricultural [...] Commercial Director of Koppert Brazil, Gustavo Herrmann, points out. ‘We recognized the need to complement the quality and efficiency of our products with

• Oleander aphid

  the world. It probably originated in the Mediterranean region, the origin of its principal host plant, oleander. Damage symptoms The colonies of bright [...] be seen on the shoots of the host plants. The damage caused by the aphid colonies is mainly aesthetic due to the large amounts of sticky honeydew produced [...] eggs and that the progeny are clones of the adult female. The nymphs feed in colonies on the shoots at the top of the plant. Nymphs progress through five

• Cryptobug

  Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug [...] in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always

• Cactus mealybug

  species, infestations with cactus mealybug cause discoloration of the plants and later necrosis of the tissue. Plant deformations can also occur. Heavily infested [...] eventually die. Life cycle and appearance of Cactus mealybug Mealybugs get their name from the fact that the body of the females from the third nymphal instar [...] white waxy material in the form of powder, threads, spiky projections or platelets. Eggs are laid in a sticky, foamy mass of wax threads, called an egg sac

• Onion thrips

  leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant is reduced by loss of chlorophyll. When infestations [...] tabaci) has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops [...] finally the adult insect. The eggs of the onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. They are inserted into

• Pollination

  products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred from anther to stigma [...] self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another [...] a multitude of benefits to growers around the world. These flies prove to be efficient pollinators, finding their role in a diverse array of seed crops

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  achieving the ambitions of the family business. With offices in thirty countries and a turnover of around 300 million euros, Koppert is world market leader in [...] the next generation of leaders for the first time in over twenty years. CEOs Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek and CFO Robert Pathuis of the biological crop [...] be taking over the leadership of the company. As a family business, we are focused on the long term and think in terms of generations. We will continue

• Crop Monitoring and Scouting

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. Benefits of crop monitoring and scouting One of the most critical aspects of crop scouting is pest [...] the systematic observation of crops throughout their growth cycle. This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of stress, pests, diseases. This [...] Understanding crop monitoring and scouting In the world of agriculture and horticulture, the phrase "knowledge is power" couldn't be truer. Crop monitoring

• Rabobank and Koppert Biological Systems partnering for sustainable financing for the second time

  July 19, 2021

  Board. ‘In the upcoming decades one of the biggest challenges for the world is to produce twice as much food with half of the raw materials. The only way to [...] role of sustainability coordinator. ‘Sustainable food production is relevant for everyone; our future depends on it,’ says Berry Marttin, member of the [...] criteria This is a prerequisite for accessing Rabobank financing and 4 out of 5 of Koppert’s Sustainability Focus Areas apply. Koppert aims to be energy neutral

• Bean seed fly

  significant damage. Presence of larvae: Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants. These larvae are a clear indicator of bean seed fly infestation [...] Thirdly, search for the presence of larvae. Small, white maggots near the base of affected bean plants are a clear sign of bean seed fly infestation. Finally [...] flies lay eggs near the base of bean plants, and upon hatching, the larvae burrow into the soil and feed on the seeds and roots of young plants. Larvae mainly