• The How and Why of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  difference in leaf tissue and plant sap composition between varieties also plays a role in the way pests or diseases develop. As a grower, you can also improve [...] on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. A big part of a holistic approach is also to continuously monitor how both aspects develop in your [...] releases of natural enemies Natural enemies must be introduced early in the development of the pest population to be most effective. In some cases, release of

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 7, 2024

  Pest Management (IPM) combines different strategies to add value to your business, with biological solutions as a key success factor. Implementing an IPM [...] strategy helps growers to create an environment that is favourable for plant development and unfavourable for pests and diseases. It places a strong emphasis on [...] non-chemical control measures, IPM makes it more challenging for pests to develop resistance. This strategic diversity in control tactics helps to preserve

• GROW article on Koppert participation in Dutch Innovation Mission

  April 19, 2022

  innovation mission was the exploration of equal cooperation on research and development for both researchers and companies. Travelling through the provinces of [...] Western Cape, from 4 – 8 April, the participants gained insight into the development and challenges surrounding climate-smart and sustainable agriculture within [...] citrus. “I believe we are finally in the position to offer support and business to emerging farmers, including Agri and Horti, in South Africa. This mission

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  Is this product exclusive to Koppert? We have co-developed this product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus [...] it was near impossible? After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This

• Cyclamen mite

  Damage symptoms The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) feeds on plant sap by penetrating the plant tissue with its piercing-sucking mouth parts. The [...] rounded. The larvae are opaque white and have only three pairs of legs. They develop into the resting stage (pharate nymph). This is a transitional stage between

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it [...] farming. It also gives him the opportunity to grow alongside Koppert in the development and application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision

• Rose

  are more than one hundred rose species and thousands of different cultivars. The rose is a woody, perennial plant which usually develops as a shrub, climbing

• The crucial role of ant control in your IPM strategy

  September 26, 2024

  other pests: Honeydew production: Ants have a mutualistic relationship with sap-sucking insects such as aphids , scales, and mealybugs . These pests excrete [...] severe pest infestations in the orchard. Pest spread: Ants can move pests from one tree to another, exacerbating pest problems and complicating pest management

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products [...] during logistics, the females of Spidex Vital already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release [...] release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation

• Pepper

  tender stems. The pepper plant has become one of the most widely cultivated crop worldwide. The development of greenhouse technology has allowed for an