• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business started to take off in 2015. In 2019 [...] remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks, Fred and I said to each other when the coronavirus crisis erupted and exports came to a standstill,’ Lex Scheffers [...] the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots went to the buyers in 17 cm pots. The company has focused on biological plant protection since it was founded

• Two-spotted spider mite

  increased transpiration and reduced plant growth. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow, and as more cell sap is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole [...] tomatoes and cucumbers, as little as 30% damage of the leaf surface can lead to loss of the crop. The nymphs and adults also produce webs, and plants can [...] far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Spider mite damage Larvae, nymphs and adults cause damage to the host plant by feeding

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years ago. Koppert was [...] chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange works together [...] flowers and plants that they deliver. This shift inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  that we halt and reverse land degradation and put an end to biodiversity loss. It aims to combat desertification, restore degraded land and soil, including [...] the future and that we will keep soil alive and protect its biodiversity for many generations to come,” Age concludes. Useful information and sources: Food [...] 2020 and its campaign, "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human

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

  May 19, 2025

  game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient, it really saved [...] versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly, they’re cost-effective, and there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there [...] that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to continuous innovation

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. Caterpillars from [...] right solutions. We are a family business and the global market leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases and pests. We use natural enemies [...] bumblebees for pollination , microbials, and biostimulants that support, protect, and strengthen crops both above and underground. We were founded in 1967

• Beneficial microorganisms

  anisopliae and Isaria fumosoroseus and the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis . Beneficial microorganisms for pest control How it works Infection and colonization: [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  Natupol ), fungi, bacteria, and nematodes (micro), and insects and mites (macro). Macrobials are an important arm, explains Business Unit Manager Peter Couwels: [...] of sessions and discussions at Koppert. It was an intensive process involving a huge number of new developments with Koppert employees and various contractors [...] cultivation intensity, and legislation and regulations. We support this ongoing growth by ensuring extra breeding capacity and making better use of the

• FytoFert S FPL

  water and soap. Personal protective equipment is required. Wash equipment throroughly before reuse. LIABILITY: Ceradis Crop Protection B.V. and its distributors [...] prefilter, or a NIOSH-approved canister approved for mixing/loading, and during all clean-up and repair activities. Gloves are not required during applications [...] closed cockpit. Wash thoroughly with soap and water after handling the product. Remove contaminated clothing and follow manufacturer’s directions for cl

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Swirski-Mite against thrips and sometimes release Spical and Spidex to control spider mites . And, of course, we also use traps and sticky traps to monitor [...] agriculture and horticulture.’ It is clear that biological crop protection forms a vital aspect for the philosophy and mission of Plántulas de Tetela and Federico [...] our employees to any risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings and lower costs are not my priority and are, in my opinion, not the