• Nothing beats original

  June 11, 2024

  Original stories Dive into the rich history and innovative spirit behind Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping growers succeed with our unmatched

• Common bean

  January 1, 1970

  pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together with other Phaseolus species

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  January 1, 1970

  Mexico, this family business started using biological control in its raspberry production when it successfully controlled the white mite, a pest that had been [...] increasingly strict. Oscar Alvarez, orchard manager of Don Sanchez Fresh, it is important to be patient and develop knowledge about the behavior of beneficial [...] consultants to know which substances affect the performance of beneficial insects. It also takes a lot of dedication to obtain the favorable results that biological

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  January 1, 1970

  company has based its farming methods on criteria that respect the environment and people, and the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses [...] offer safe and sustainable products to our customers,’ Zoboli continues. ‘It is better to use them when the larvae are small in order to maximize their

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  January 1, 1970

  facing challenges with the bean seed fly. He emphasizes its cost-effectiveness, highlighting how it prevents the need for expensive resowing, saving growers [...] for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into its body cavity. These bacteria transform the host's tissue into a nutrient source

• Thrips

  January 1, 1970

  infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain good plant health through regular irrigation and [...] stressed plants are more susceptible to thrips infestations. Additionally, it's important to make sure thrips cannot enter your greenhouse by using hygienic [...] as regularly cleaning and disinfecting greenhouse surfaces and equipment. It's also important to monitor your crop regularly for signs of thrips, so you

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  January 1, 1970

  Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory [...] predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result [...] to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; building populations through faster

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

  January 1, 1970

  continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  January 1, 1970

  business. While the trend towards organic farming was growing, Koen felt that it would be too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to [...] l bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number [...] advocates for a cautious approach, carefully examining effectiveness when it comes to applying crop protection . He emphasizes that the correct application

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  January 1, 1970

  larvae. Once they locate a larva, the nematodes enter it through natural body openings or by piercing its cuticle. Inside the larva, the nematodes release symbiotic [...] benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and