• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  be superior” says Gerrie. Reghardt continues: “We specifically had a dairy farm and a farming feedlot that was really struggling with fly control. We were [...] It is also important to us to help clients in putting out biological products to ensure the correct application and optimum control. Our motto is – Don’t [...] enthusiasts When it comes to biological control, the proof of the pudding is often in the passion of our agents and testimonies of satisfied clients. We

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 16, 2024

  pollination products during the first half of 2023, it is now our sticky trap product range that will enjoy a total makeover. The sticky traps are available on [...] pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertraps [...] The new Horiver design features an eye-catching pattern that incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of

• Koppert, trotse nuwe eienaars van Vital Bugs

  September 26, 2024

  Suid-Afrikaanse grond is Koppert toegewyd tot die uitbou van plaaslike besigheid en landbou-kundigheid. Die oorname van Vital Bugs is ‘n groot stap om Koppert [...] Lushof Insektariums was die eerste besigheid van sy soort in privaat, met o.a. Aphytis lingnanensis , Chilocorus nigritus en ander predatoriese kewers. Sy [...] sitrus industrie by die besigheid aangesluit, waarna die naam in 2008 verander is na Vital Bugs cc. Vir meer as 30 jaar het Vital Bugs ‘n groot impak gehad

• Biological crop protection boosts yield and profitability with longer spraying windows and zero residue risks

  February 22, 2024

  constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these many challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and keeping [...] and maximum residue levels.Fortunately, biological crop protection offers a sustainable solution that not only maximizes flexibility for growers, but also [...] Chemical pesticide treatments often necessitate waiting periods ranging from a few days, to several weeks or even months. By not having this limitation when

• Rhyzobug Brochure

  environment • Safe for user • Admitted in organic agriculture • Contributes to a healthier end product • Environmentally friendly • Helps biodiversity • Natural [...] effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii in lemon in Spain 400 A. nerii / 10 cm2 300 Introduction rate 1:250, avg T: 27,8°C 200 100 Untreated [...] Untreated 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 R. lophanthae Weeks after predator release A. nerii / 10 cm2 150 The effect of Rhyzobius lophanthae on Aspidiotis nerii

• Understanding the importance of scouting for successful IPM in Macadamia Orchards

  September 26, 2024

  Macadamia Orchards When it comes to building a successful IPM strategy for macadamia farming, knowledge truly is power. Crop scouting holds immense importance [...] IPM strategy Integrating biological control within an IPM framework ensures a holistic approach to pest management. Key beneficial organisms targeting pests [...] control fit into an IPM strategy? Complementary methods : Biological control is most effective when combined with other IPM strategies, such as monitoring

• 'n Gunstige ekosisteem vir pesbeheer

  August 31, 2024

  parasitiese wespes in. Die sleutel tot sukses in volhoubare biologiese beheer is om ‘n gunstige omgewing te skep wat die groei van die voordelige insekpopulasies [...] Die maklikste en mees effektiewe manier om natuurlike vyande te ondersteun is om diverse plantspesies te vestig in en om gewasse, veral waar monokultuur [...] bestuiwing en ook om blaaspooitjie, witvlieg en spinmyt predatore wat vrygelaat is te help vestig en om as ‘n alternatiewe voedselbron te dien. In ‘n studie

• Partner with Nature this macadamia season

  July 14, 2022

  Koppert, we know that many of the challenges we find on farms already have a solution hidden in nature – we just have to find it! During the past few seasons [...] breakthroughs and part of the success has been the first commercial release of a parasitic wasp to destroy stinkbug eggs. We can truly say that the results [...] tackled were thrips , MNB ( macadamia nut borer ) and stinkbug. To ensure a complete integrated pest management approach, our roll-out, and corresponding

• Mpumalanga and Limpopo get ready!

  May 6, 2022

  both above and underground. Our partner for the upcoming week is Aerobotics, whose mission it is to use intelligent technology to make the future of farming [...] take control of achieving your optimal yields every season, through using a rich array of high-resolution insights to make data-driven decisions and take

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  train emerging farmers in a sustainable way of crop production. In Limpopo alone there are 57 emerging citrus farmers with a cumulative 2000 Ha of citrus [...] future possibilities: “The railway station has been neglected for 20 years. It is connected to Durban harbour and will be upgraded in the future by Flying Swans [...] focused more on agriculture, so I hope that we will collaborate again soon for a Horti Innovation Mission in South Africa” Frank concludes.