• End of Season at the Outdoor Experience Centre

  September 22, 2023

  Additionally, this year, we observed a high pressure of bean seed fly in onions. With a well-timed application of Capirel , our beneficial nematodes , we were [...] The end of the season is approaching, and that includes the Outdoor Experience Centre , where we've been showcasing our latest biological crop protection [...] farm specialised in both organic and conventional crop production. As part of its Integrated Pest Management system, the grower, Koen de Bruycker, applies

• Doetinchem: biological control of the oak processionary moth

  March 8, 2022

  breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating the natural enemies of the oak processionary caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important [...] important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests [...] important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important link in ensuring manageability of the oak processionary caterpillar.’

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] The first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production [...] the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play an increasingly

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  July 2, 2021

  Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a [...] crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring [...] much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant

• Koppert Biological Systems partner of Resilience Food Stories

  February 24, 2021

  jubilee book of Koppert Biological Systems in 2017. 'During our travels for the jubilee book, we were captivated time and again by the stories of growers and [...] added to the platform continuously. 'We want to inform the wider public of the story of sustainability, meaning working with nature to produce food. Our goal [...] Stories is one of the webinar topics in the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to survive’ to shine its light on various aspects of plant and human

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 15, 2021

  process and efficacy.' Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red colour of Spidex mites is caused by pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital [...] followed by the launch in week 13 for the rest of our customers worldwide . Spidex Vital gives better control of spider mite hotspots by building populations [...] population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development

• International webinar to mark Year of Plant Health

  December 10, 2020

  the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems , in cooperation with CABI , has organized a webinar series that highlights the importance of plant [...] their light on various aspects of plant health and human health and discuss their viewpoints with an online audience of young professionals, scientists [...] range of pests and diseases. Large-scale monocropping continues season after season and makes it even easier for pathogens to build up. The use of pesticides

• Out of hibernation and ready for strawberry pollination

  April 12, 2016

  one of the biggest growers of strawberries in Europe with nearly 6000 ha devoted to different type of berry production in the Huelva region. Most of the [...] and is now delivering millions of these efficient and effective pollinators again for the strawberry season. The number of naturally occurring pollinators [...] decline for a number of years and there is a growing trend to introduce bumblebees in greenhouses and plastic tunnel production of strawberries and other

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

  March 7, 2017

  immediately go in search of their prey. Though Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are highly active, they cannot fly. It is precisely because of this that the larvae [...] 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 the [...] Cryptobug-L is concerned with larval stages two and three of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . These larvae have a voracious appetite and

• Queen Máxima attends opening of World Horti Center

  March 9, 2018

  Minister of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, was also present at the official opening and highlighted the international leading position of the hor [...] NAALDWIJK, THE NETHERLANDS - On Wednesday, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands opened the World Horti Center in Naaldwijk. The knowledge and innovation centre [...] innovations and sustainable developments. The Queen also visited the classrooms of MBO Westland secondary school and the high-tech mechatronics room. She was