• Predatory mites whitepaper

  thrips pressure, these species are the best option. • N. californicus can prey on thrips but prey consumption and reproduction are low on a diet of thrips only [...] N. cucumeris, A. swirskii, A. limonicus, T. montdorensis and A.andersoni are not very good at predating two-spotted spider mites because they avoid the [...] is not good at high temperatures (30°C). • A. swirskii and T. montdorensis are both effective above 18°C and have their optimum at high temperatures (30°C)

• Mycotal: Effective LVM application

  June 13, 2023

  consultant, Marjolein van der Knaap, explains. ‘The second question was: Are Mycotal spores sufficiently concentrated to control insect pests when applied [...] query about LVM application actually came from growers, which again proves how important it is to listen to our valued customers,’ Marjolein points out. [...] successful distribution of active Mycotal spores in the crop, the results are certainly positive,’ Marjolein confirms. Win-win for Koppert and Anthura At

• World Environment Day – Ecosystem Restoration

  June 4, 2021

  vitality and diversity of Earth’s ecosystems are the basis of human prosperity and well-being, yet we are degrading these precious resources in alarming [...] farmlands The way we are using many of farmlands is exhausting their vitality. Excessive use of toxic chemicals and fertilizers are polluting waterways [...] waterways and lowering soil quality and pesticides are harming insects such as bees that pollinate many crops. Our aim is to help growers around the world to restore

• ‘Nature is key to solving agricultural dilemmas’

  August 29, 2023

  also known as the Gazebo, backed by a fund of 50-million Brazilian Reais. How are new technologies transforming the market of pesticides and, consequently [...] restriction highlights the urgency of finding sustainable technologies that are environmentally friendly while ensuring crop security. A growing need for [...] ess of existing solutions and to discover new ones. The majority of them are still curative solutions. But increasingly, we invest in prevention, with

• Entonem controls vine weevils at low temperatures

  during the growing season. The beneficial nematodes in our product Entonem are cold tolerant and can already be used from 5 °C, when day and night temperatures

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  There are many oak trees in the forests and plantations around Doetinchem. Marc van Rijswijk is the spokesman for Buha, the implementing organization for

• ‘Nutrients and plant resilience? A very simple mechanism

  April 6, 2020

  Growers are slowly beginning to realize just how important the right nutrients are to the resilience and health of crops. It demands a shift in thinking [...] effects of rationing are abundantly clear. ‘We see increased development of beneficial fungi in the root environment, attacks by aphids are less serious, Brix [...] of problems, often in the form of a shortage of other trace elements that are needed to ensure balanced development and robust production. It’s comparable

• Forever Plants: getting closer to the best environment for plants

  April 30, 2020

  switch to integrated plant protection. The grower has experienced first-hand how having the right approach is an important key to success. And in 2020, it [...] beginning. ‘Koppert supplied – and continues to supply – beneficials that are better than what any other company is offering, and they also support you [...] Curcuma, Hibiscus, Dracaena, and Yucca. Spider mite, whitefly , and aphids are easy to control in these crops with a combination of biological and chemical

• ‘Tripol bumblebees deliver consistent high quality’

  March 24, 2016

  ‘That's when I can see just how well the bumblebees performed as the hive is filled with brood, Eijking explains. 'These bumblebees are more productive than other [...] nated.’ The value of Tripol Pascal Eijking says the Koppert Tripol hives are extremely valuable to the company. ‘The crop is less attractive to honeybees [...] berries, and that is exactly what Schrijnwerkers Blueberries needs. Blueberries are very popular as they contain high levels of anti-oxidants. Schrijnwerkers

• Koppert team attends virtual ABIM conference

  October 26, 2020

  for biocontrol to be truly integrated into the way all crops are grown. ‘Agri markets are the next frontier for the biocontrol industry and the market [...] applications. These innovations are ways to improve the efficacy of biocontrol and drive more adoption by the market. We are still in the infancy of “AgTech” [...] is necessary. Within the existing framework we see that the requirements are becoming even more stringent. When it comes to our beneficials, we see the