• Koppert improves biological control of thrips

  June 19, 2017

  sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Ulti-Mite Swirski can therefore [...] Swirski is available from week 25 and is being brought onto the market alongside the existing products Swirski-Mite , Swirski-Mite Plus , and Swirski-Mite [...] Biological Systems, the Ulti-Mite Swirski breeding system is strongly resistant to both low and high levels of humidity, making the system more robust.

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 9, 2022

  preventatively and give it a head start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available [...] using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. Predatory mites multiply in the sachets and disperse into the crop over a period of several [...] control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory mite does an excellent job. One fantastic benefit of Spical is that it can be use preventatively

• Savona – no longer available

  June 6, 2018

  October 2018, and used ultimately till 1 October 2019. Registration for this products would have to be resubmitted to the EU. This is a protracted and costly [...] The product Savona is no longer available from Koppert Biological Systems. This product fell under the Dutch (RUB-lijst) ruling concerning exemption a [...] whiteflies, aphids , mealy bugs , bugs, cicadas and larvae of sawflies on vegetables, fruit and ornamentals . The withdrawal of this product means that Koppert

• Expanded board to strengthen development at Koppert Biological Systems

  April 19, 2018

  specific in nature and, together, cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder [...] growth and the need for specific divisions like Horti, Agri and live stock, made us realize that it was time for change within the top tier of the company’ [...] lities, and non-family members who have earned their spurs over the years. The new members of the board each have their areas of expertise and we have

• Active participation at World Expo Dubai

  February 23, 2022

  promoted and supported by the government that seeks to improve health and nutrition in the region,’ says Yassin Lahiani, Koppert’s Area Manager for the Middle [...] Summit held on 23 and 24 February at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Koppert at the Dutch Pavilion of the World Expo Dubai (from left to right: Mattijs Bodegom [...] Dutch Greenhouse Delta CEO, and Yassin Lahiani, Export Manager Middle East, Africa and India) ‘The Gulf Region itself is undergoing unprecedented development

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  July 18, 2023

  disorientate the males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap [...] example, the cabbage moth also likes tomatoes, sweet peppers, and chrysanthemums. The African cotton leafworm likes tomato, sweet peppers, and beans. And the [...] active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the Tortricidae family

• CABI BioProtection Portal now available in Spain

  August 18, 2020

  pesticides around the world. The portal, which is set to become the go-to resource for identifying and sourcing biocontrol products, is beneficial for growers [...] standards, satisfy consumer demands for healthier and safer food and reduce pressures on the environment. The BioProtection Portal will soon be rolled out in [...] more countries including Brazil and Canada. ‘Globally, an estimated 40 percent of crops is lost to pests and diseases. The widespread use of chemical pesticides

• Extended season for nematode biocontrol with Entonem

  March 30, 2021

  nematode products and although the optimum temperature range is between 14 °C and 26 °C for Steinernema feltiae (Entonem), it is also the best cold tolerant [...] Steinernema feltiae ( Entonem ) on which the biocontrol for pests such as Black Vine Weevil and Oak Processionary Moths is based, has good results in temperatures [...] fluctuate between 5°C and 13°C. R&D proves cold tolerance ‘Based on available knowledge in literature and our own experience and insights, a team of 7

• Sadhguru visits Koppert during 100-day motorbike mission to save soil

  March 22, 2022

  Soil movement is being supported by various global authorities and agencies like the UNCCD and the World Food Program. World leaders as the famous nature [...] concentrates on the importance of healthy produce and develops new ideas regarding the future of safe and sustainably produced food. This event is organized [...] organized by the Conscious Planet movement, supported by The Hague Business Agency (The Hague municipality), Horizon11 and EatThis. The Conscious Planet – Save

• Limonica: an excellent method for keeping thrips in check

  November 1, 2017

  increased, and the crops are much more stable.' For Lindy's Flowers, the critical factor is containing thrips. 'Consumers in Canada and the United States [...] thirds of the company is devoted to growing cut roses. The remaining 4,000 m² is used to grow snapdragons, or Antirrhinum. Scott Lindeboom, the couple's [...] eldest son, is in charge of selling to wholesalers. Ben Lindeboom is responsible for crop protection and greenhouse maintenance and oversees the cultivation