• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein [...] Natutec Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae [...] first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively. Well begun [...] begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide more effectively. Empowered regional teams, supported by a streamlined and experienced global leadership [...] protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership Team. These changes mark an important [...] innovation. The Board of Directors focuses on strategic decision-making and ensuring sustainable growth and stability in a changing market. They oversee the

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  lowers pest resistance and, as a result, makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details [...] efficient defense comes from a resilient ecosystem above and below ground, where strong roots, healthy soil, and vibrant leaves form a shield against diseases [...] roots are disturbed or pests show up. Koppert offers a full line of beneficial microbes, biofungicides, and mycoinsecticides to support crops before problems

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  are becoming less effective, their residues are a threat to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical [...] cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding [...] has a romanticized notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies... and while

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  the importance of plant health for food security, the environment, and economic development. At Koppert, we are committed to this cause and are proud to [...] we breathe, the food we eat, and the materials we use for clothing and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to plant health [...] insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  ved Isarid 's proof of effectiveness and wide usability in various ornamental, herb, and vegetable crops makes it a dependable and recommended ally: 'We [...] diseases no chance! IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Green Valley [...] for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental crops

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection for Swirskii because it changed all of our lives [...] agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the [...] lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees, vines, and olive groves, this lifelong bond with agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose

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

  April 16, 2025

  proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective and efficient, [...] quickly, they’re cost-effective, and there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he [...] nature, and determination come together. Predatory mites have become more than just a tool - they’re a symbol of what sustainable agriculture can achieve

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current [...] example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] natural pest and disease management systems. By building a healthy ecosystem with natural predators and other biocontrol agents, growers can maintain lower