• Energy saving success during the rearing of natural enemies

  May 21, 2021

  have also chosen to generate part of the heat with a heat pump,’ Robert explains. This pump works on electricity and upgrades waste heat to a higher temperature [...] been produced by Koppert for many years. The production of this macrobial formerly took place at Koppert’s 30-year-old greenhouse on the Hofweg. Significant [...] electricity. A third important pillar is light transmission and light distribution. In the new greenhouse on Molenweg, the choice was made to use diffuse

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My [...] light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible to Pythium. That’s why I needed to use [...] it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure levels

• Pollination under artificial lights

  September 24, 2018

  The company’s R&D department is hoping to announce a new feature to their Natupol range before the end of this year. Download manual 'Pollination and growing [...] restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing knowledge As a growing knowledge company, sharing the [...] beginning to drop, growers in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on

• Oak processionary caterpillars, time for Entonem!

  February 28, 2022

  the caterpillars’ tissue into a food source on which they feed and develop. This causes the caterpillars to die within a few days. Timing is crucial The [...] caterpillars for many years. The product is marketed under the name Entonem . Entonem contains entomopathogenic nematodes, which have proved to be an effective [...] caterpillars in a natural way, ensuring that the oak processionary caterpillars are tackled while the bycatch of other caterpillars is presumed to be low as

• Fusarium head blight or scab

  General Fusarium is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered [...] ascospores. In general, most Fusarium specieshave a similar life cycle. Fusarium overwinters for many years in the soil and on crop residues of infected plants [...] (25-30 °C) and humid (RH above 85%) conditions increase chances of infection. How to prevent Fusarium head blight or scab Remove or destroy crop residues Choose

• Koppert advances digital innovation with smarter, context-aware Digital Assistant

  April 7, 2025

  next phase in the development of our award-winning Digital Assistant - an AI-driven tool designed to support growers with 24/7 access to instant answers [...] GreenTech Concept Award 2024, the Digital Assistant has entered a new stage of development. By integrating enriched data and user feedback from growers and [...] " This next phase brings us closer to our ambition: to offer real-time, data-driven support that empowers growers to act decisively, effectively and sustainably

• Tobacco thrips

  approximately 0.6 mm. How to detect Thrips parvispinus Thrips parvispinus is a major pest in greenhouse crops due to its ability to multiply rapidly in the [...] known as tobacco thrips, is a notorious pest that causes extensive damage to a wide range of plants. Recognizing the symptoms of a Thrips parvispinus infestation [...] becomes even more severe. Leaves may develop a burned or scorched appearance due to extensive feeding and damage to the leaf tissue. This not only compromises

• IPM Essen 2026

  January 27-30, we invite growers to visit our booth and discover our latest solutions for integrated pest management . This year, the focus is on two major [...] es muscarius , has been further optimized. Thanks to improvements in the production process, the new generation of Mycotal offers: • Higher effectiveness [...] the strictest supply chain requirements Mycotal remains a safe, natural solution that is easy to apply with existing spraying equipment. These improvements

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  production techniques. ‘Today, this allows us to offer a consistent quality that is safe and sustainable all year round on our 14 hectares of high-tech greenhouses [...] liked the idea of having a minimum impact on the surrounding environment and we wanted to offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues [...] ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their effect. When the moment comes, we apply them 3 times at a 5-day interval

• Perfect potted hydrangeas for super-strict customers

  December 3, 2019

  government will take a leading role in this; a valuation based on environmental impact would to me be a better place to start.’ New issues Consultant Wim [...] always having to contend with new issues.’ He mentions Thrips setosus, or Japanese thrips, which began to settle in hydrangeas a few years ago without being [...] there is a propagation period. Then, when the shoots and buds have developed sufficiently, the topped plants have to spend at least 1000 hours in a cold store