• Koppert at IPM Essen 2020

  January 9, 2020

  horticultural trade fair, IPM Essen, annually draws thousands of visitors to its stands at Messe Essen in Germany from 28-31 January. The international fair [...] been part of the growing number of exhibitors for the past decade. This year it hopes to attract visitors to tell them about the latest innovations with a [...] horticultural problems both above and in the ground. International Koppert team ‘It’s one of the biggest and most important international trade fairs in Europe

• Oak processionary caterpillars, time for Entonem!

  February 28, 2022

  are tackled while the bycatch of other caterpillars is presumed to be low as it is applied very early in the season. Biocontrol with Entonem The oak processionary [...] this pest that presents a health hazard in both rural and urban green areas. It is entirely safe for animals and humans. The product is based on the ento [...] Acting fast is crucial. When the trees have not yet developed their leaf mass, it significantly increases the chance of the nematodes coming into contact with

• Enhance your aphid control with hoverfly allies Rophoria and Syrphidend

  January 29, 2024

  challenges posed by aphid infestations, Koppert introduces two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: Rophoria and Syrphidend . The hoverfly-based [...] rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart, Syrphidend . Adapted to warmer and drier conditions, Rophoria [...] hoverfly Episyrphus balteatus , is well-suited for cooler conditions. Despite its narrower temperature range, Syrphidend plays a vital role in providing effective

• Natupol Excel Hive Drives Efficient Pollination

  June 16, 2017

  THIS IS NATUPOL EXCEL The new Natupol Excel hive has features which make it the best-suited hive for difficult pollination conditions, e.g. high temperatures [...] has a larger volume of sugar water and houses a bigger colony, increasing its pollination capacity. - Modified ventilation openings ensure the hive has

• Koppert makes the use of raw materials more sustainable with Kaumera

  December 20, 2021

  economy. “Wastewater is available worldwide and much of it still contains valuable components – making it a perpetual source of raw materials. In the 'Nereda®' [...] and horticulture. An additional advantage of the recovery of Kaumera is that it reduces the amount of sludge remaining. “This can be a reduction of up to [...] product is made from wastewater; you can’t get much more cradle-to-cradle! It fits in seamlessly with Koppert's pioneering mentality: we continuously innovate

• Is there still hope for rapid change from pesticides to IPM in Europe?

  March 3, 2020

  ‘We urgently need more dialogue on all levels, better-informed citizens when it comes to food safety, and a responsible food chain with a minimal impact on [...] been achieved’, stated Evert Hamblok, Koppert’s Manager Regulatory Affairs. ‘It would be better to set goals for increased use of biologicals and environmentally [...] concluded that policy incentives to reduce the amount of pesticides had failed. ‘It is indispensable to incorporate the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in the

• New parasitic wasp mix detects first signs of aphid infestation

  January 18, 2016

  ervi , Aphelinus abdominalis , and Ephedrus cerasicola . Each species has its own preferences and together they deal with the most commonly occurring types [...] on which parasitic wasp can best be released for a large-scale offensive. 'It's like sending out scouts for a reconnaissance mission first,' says Bossinga [...] However, aphid populations develop so quickly that by the time you detect them it is often too late to gain control over the infestation by biological means

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  more natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains important to apply the product as soon as possible due to the can [...] this predatory mite be used to combat sciarid flies white worms, and thrips, it also makes short work of the eggs and larvaeof mosquitoes and flies, as well [...] well and can reach very high densities, which promotes better pest control. It therefore has a great part to play as the basis for integrated control in

• IBMA: Back Biocontrol, not chemical pesticides

  October 18, 2021

  reward its use and train users”, said Lewis. IBMA President Herman van Mellaert added: “The revised SUD must take stock of the EU Green Deal and its Farm [...] biocontrol industry instead recommends the European Commission to go further in its Farm to Fork ambition. Step 1 : The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), currently [...] appeal is also to the food industry: Let’s work with nature instead of against it. Investing in biocontrol means investing in the climate, biodiversity and

• Effective control of soil-borne diseases with Trianum

  December 27, 2023

  does Trianum work? After applying Trianum, the fungus rapidly starts to grow. It creates a barrier around the roots to protect the plant from soil-borne diseases [...] strategy. Paolo: ‘Trianum does not require any special application equipment. It is available in two different formulations to match various application systems [...] furrow using a granulator’. Another significant advantage of Trianum is that it is safe to use. Flexibility Using bio-controls solutions, such as Trianum