• Koppert's Cryptobug-L replaces chemical treatment of mealybugs

  March 7, 2017

  Cryptobug -L is also extremely effective in outdoor crops in warmer regions; it can be used at temperatures starting from 16 °C. Once released into the crop [...] Though Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are highly active, they cannot fly. It is precisely because of this that the larvae can tackle the mealybugs so [...] treatments. This means that Cryptobug-L can take the place of chemical sprays, and it in turn reduces the risk of resistance developing. More information about

• Village Farms bee-lieves in doing good with IPM

  August 4, 2021

  headed up by Bledsoe, work with the company's growers on its IPM program, implemented in all its greenhouses in North America. The program focuses on stringent [...] Bledsoe and his team work with the company's growers on its IPM program, implemented in all its greenhouses in North America. [...] millions of people. Village Farms employs about two Bumble beehives per acre in its greenhouses to pollinate plants and keep them thriving. But bees are not the

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  will soon be released. Published by CABI and showing a Koppert photograph on its cover , Insect Pest Management , will be available towards the end of November [...] five years, with a host of new biological solutions and other advances, so it was high time to bring this popular reference book up to date,' says co-author [...] all of the latest methods involved in the control and management of insects. It includes coverage of host manipulation, plant resistance, biological control

• Koppert at Agriculture & Food Security week in Abu Dhabi

  November 15, 2021

  inform clients, policymakers and other visitors about its latest innovations and technologies. ‘It is the place for progressive growers, policymakers, [...] – Abu Dhabi’s Agriculture & Food Security Week - will welcome visitors to its conference and exhibitions on 23 and 24 November. As an exhibitor, Koppert

• Koppert’s Digital Assistant wins prestigious concept award

  June 11, 2024

  Digital Assistant will move Koppert fully into the digital era when it comes to its advisory services. He thanked the Digital Transformation team and everyone [...] instant answers for crop protection challenges – was awarded first prize for its digital innovation. The Concept Award recognizes innovations with untapped [...] introduce the first version for use in the second half of 2024. From then it will be regularly expanded with more capabilities,’ Gabriël van der Kruijk

• Koppert ranked leading horticultural enterprise in the Netherlands

  November 6, 2017

  celebrates its 50 th anniversary this year. According to the panel of experts, the company is constantly looking at ways to innovate. ‘Although it has been [...] to receive the award. ‘Our number one ranking is not only a great honour, it also inspires to keep working towards 100% sustainable agriculture and ho [...] been in business for 50 years, it continues to show vitality and to renew itself.’ The jury’s report stated that ‘Koppert Biological Systems was successful

• World Soil Day

  December 4, 2020

  for life on earth. It regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, enhancing plant health , and it feeds us. Soil contains [...] World Soil Day 2020 and its campaign, "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems [...] sealed with concrete, tiles and tarmac on which nothing can grow. Soil loses its function’ – Age stresses. ‘Moreover, we lose valuable soil due to the overuse

• Triario GR

  range of soil-borne root diseases through several different modes of action. It also improves root system development, nutrient uptake and plant growth. Diseases

• Koppert participates in GreenTech Live & Online

  September 6, 2021

  and Koppert Biological Systems will be there to exhibit its latest horticultural innovations. It will be the first live international, in-person exhibition [...] hall in Amsterdam from 28 to 30 September. The organizers of GreenTech say it will be a quality event that will facilitate valuable business meetings again

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

  August 29, 2016

  pollination: We all know what it is like to do physical work in the heat of summer and how it impacts on our energy resources. It will therefore come as no [...] out their pollination work. It also ensures that the bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours and that it positively influences the [...] pass the 28ºC mark, more and more bees will stay in the hive to ventilate it, reducing their pollination activity. When temperatures exceed 33 ºC, workers