• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  days, chemical products are increasingly unpopular, which is why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM [...] IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can [...] new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  control is not yet common in avocado production in Mexico, more and more growers are exploring the development and implementation of natural enemies of [...] says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which [...] nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30% of their leaf

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered the development of natural enemies used for [...] crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae . Their great reproductive [...] yellow. As damage increases, whole leaves turn yellow and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  global need for more sustainable food production is increasing; it calls for more biological and natural growing conditions that are also more productive [...] world, we are restoring the natural balance in agriculture and horticulture,’ says Paul Koppert. ‘What has made Koppert succesful is our pioneering spirit, [...] Peter Maes will become Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). ‘The Executive Board is proud to be taking over the leadership of the company. As a family business

• Ask your crop advisor about Acadian

  experiencing shrinkage and premature drop? Ask your crop advisor if Acadian is right for you. Millions of crops face stunted growth every year. Acadian can [...] can help. This biostimulant can be applied throughout the season and is convenient for fighting bad weather flare-ups like drought and salinity. Find Your [...] and root mass, facilitating greater water and nutrient uptake Contains natural chelators (which bind to micronutrients), enhancing the bioavailability

• Bugs

  Effective bug control is key to maintaining healthy, high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce [...] them, resulting in deformations and puncture holes. The most obvious damage is the deformation of growing points. They also cause tissue damage and deformed

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  August 18, 2021

  people ask dozens of questions about the food that is grown in NatureFresh Farms ’ greenhouses. That is why the company decided to answer the most hard-pressing [...] hard-pressing questions about Bell Peppers. NatureFresh Farms’ experts delivered with top-notch answers to questions about Bell Pepper health benefits, color

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  how their food is grown,” said Randi Church, Marketing Manager at Windset Farms. “Our partnership with Koppert shares how science and nature work together [...] growing while demonstrating how natural solutions protect crops and reduce environmental impact. The whole series is available to watch on both Instagram [...] Delta, Canada - September 10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to