• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to survive’

  January 25, 2021

  in Koppert’s series: ‘Plants for life, Plants to survive’ which discussed how healthy plants feed healthy people, the next webinar, scheduled for 2 February [...] a balanced approach to agriculture that includes soil health, the results are great yields of nutrient dense food, clean air and water, more ecosystem services [...] may sound a bit altruistic, futuristic, and too good to be true. But there are plenty of farmers in the world with proof.’ John Kempf is a grower, an en

• Aleia Roses: 'We grow the best and most beautiful roses thanks to IPM'

  March 5, 2018

  price tag and require more labour, the results are more than worth it. 'We use fewer chemicals and our crops are healthier. This improves the quality of our [...] crop protection. It's hard when pest outbreaks happen and the beneficials are unable to control it. 'If we have to use a chemical agent, it could disrupt [...] We have permanent contact with our consultant and discuss outbreaks and how to combat them. Julian Giner Alegria from Koppert Spain and Muriël Klein Beekman

• Ten striking facts about the tomato leaf miner moth Tuta absoluta

  September 23, 2020

  chemicals. If you're not sure if there are moths in the crop or if you would like to find out how many there are hiding, you can use the Deltatrap in c [...] also have a taste for other members of the nightshade family of plants. They are can also feed and survive on potatoes , aubergines , sweet peppers , tobacco [...] a natural body opening. If the females and males of the tomato leaf miner are unable to find each other, then logically reproduction stops as well. Koppert's

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. [...] 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 [...] protocol which allows us to achieve the maximum effectiveness. The crops are now strong and healthy and the Tuta absoluta is not such a big problem anymore

• Fruit grower uses Natupol Tripol for outdoor pollination

  the youngest is one year old,’ Alfred explains. ‘We constantly innovate and are working more and more sustainably, making use of drones and GPS-tracking maps [...] biological solutions where possible.’ Using biological solutions ‘Pesticides are bad for beneficial insects and anything you can do to make it more sustainable [...] not pollinated optimally by the honeybees present at the time. ‘Bumblebees are more active than honeybees at lower temperatures, and we have found that a

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when

• Visit Koppert Outdoor Experience Centre to discover the potential of biocontrol for outdoor crops

  May 30, 2023

  products in the past. Now, we are maximising our use of Koppert's solutions based on the crops that we grow. As a business, results are our top priority. But we [...] performance. Visible results The yields and quality of the crops are evidence that the solutions are effective. ‘We applied biological solutions to soybeans for [...] centre for a brief presentation. We explain which crops are currently in season, which solutions are being used and for what purpose. Then we venture into

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  unique characteristics and strategic use are critical for effective biocontrol. Two standout parasitic wasps are Encarsia formosa and Eretmocerus eremicus [...] Eretmocerus eremicus Identification: Females are pale lemon yellow with green eyes and clubbed antennae, while males are yellowish-brown with longer, elbowed antennae [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse

• Leafhoppers

  Biological control of leafhoppers Leafhoppers are highly mobile, sap-sucking pests that feed on plant leaves, causing discoloration, stippling and leaf

• Returning favourites and new innovations: Registration opens for Koppert’s Outdoor Experience Centre

  May 15, 2024

  compared to conventional insecticides. We are able to put the technical manual intro practice, show people how it works and answer their questions. This [...] beneficial nematodes , perhaps the biggest success story of the 2023 season, are set to make their return. Their target: the bean seed fly in maize and onions [...] just in carrots, but also in spinach and parsnips. Other returners this year are the Natupol bumblebees to optimise pollination performance. “We actively work