• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use Spidex at just the right time. You should ideally use Spidex [...] sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see [...] Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that

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

  May 12, 2023

  They provide us with the oxygen 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, leading to reduced crop yields, food insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent [...] growth and development , leading to healthier and more productive crops. We firmly believe that plant health is interconnected with human health and the health

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  do need to be used are not harmful to the beneficials. The most sensitive beneficials can get started quite easily as a result, and the grower can immediately [...] managed to overcome this hurdle and are now working very effectively with the authorities. We are currently getting everything in order to apply for authorization [...] authorization for other products. If we can use more beneficials in Uganda, we have more options to further reduce the use of chemicals.’ Towards application

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  We are excited to announce an update to our Citripar product, enhancing both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective [...] s citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application [...] redesign, we aimed to improve both usability and sustainability. The new packaging makes it easier for growers to apply Citripar effectively while also

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  nutrition in the fight for Zero Hunger and against Climate Change. Globally, more than 14% of food produced is lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities [...] retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of these losses and play [...] as well as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix. You can see them [...] crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times. This is always a critical and tense [...] mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the

• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early stage, to then tackle them biologically [...] this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Rollertraps, sticky ribbons strategically placed in hot spots or areas with high pest pressure [...] pest insects. Tailored to different pests, our extended range of sticky traps features pest-specific colours for enhanced efficacy and proven results. Availability

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment [...] combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological if possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be [...] good for nature and the environment and are therefore far from sustainable. For this reason, many products have been dropped in recent years and the d

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may [...] leaf rollers use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground [...] itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily fluids to ‘fill up’ the wing

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  Biological pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted [...] Fowler and Heidi Doering, technical experts from Natural Enemies / Koppert , shared their insights on how predatory insects and beneficial microbes can help [...] session, our experts discussed: How predatory insects can effectively target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting