• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  Until now, no bacteria have been isolated from crazy roots. This disease seems to be caused by a change in the hormonal system of the plant resulting from

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  States and around the world. At barely a millimeter long, this tiny insect may seem insignificant at first glance. Yet its ability to reproduce quickly, remain [...] early detection difficult. The result is a pest that can quickly turn a seemingly minor infestation into a significant management challenge. Why Is It So

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  crawl off to untraceable spots, such as the frame of the greenhouse, and will seem to have disappeared. At this point, it’s essential that the spider mite is [...] corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in the crop has been fixed. But nothing could be farther

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  by legislation that do not suit the nature of our products. ‘Although it seems very obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  1990s, the idea of growing vegetables without chemicals in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one solution ,” recalls