• Bacterial canker of tomato

  General Clavibacter is a quarantine organism in Europe, which means that strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are tak

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  are indispensable for producing numerous crops. Our natural pollination solutions bolster pollination rates, enabling farmers to achieve higher crop yields [...] remain committed to supporting farmers worldwide and pioneering sustainable solutions to combat these critical issues. Every day, we take action to transform

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

  I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options still hinder acceptance

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  beneficial nematodes for pest control, emphasizing that it's a cost-effective solution that prevents the need for costly reseeding and saves growers from the

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  page to discuss these solutions in more detail. Additionally, visit our Side-Effects Database for compatibility of these solutions with chemicals. Additional [...] units ensure monitoring is efficient with regards to both time and cost. Solutions Aphidend Predatory wasp: Aphidoletes aphidimyza Target: various aphid species

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  is available in various formulations, so there's always a tailor-made solution. The swirskii predatory mite likes nice weather. But it can survive many [...] the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution. It has the same composition but is supplied in a, 100% industrial compostable [...] is even possible in suboptimal conditions. In short, there is always a solution that fits the chosen strategy and circumstances. Swirski-Mite helps you

• Powdery mildew

  General Powdery mildew is a fungal disease that is caused by many different species of fungi such as Erysiphe, Podosphaera, Oïdium, Leveillula. Damage symptoms Powdery mildew symptoms are fairly simil

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  residue levels. Fortunately, biological crop protection offers a sustainable solution that maximizes flexibility for growers and helps meet these increasing [...] shortages, competing demands, and regulations. By applying biocontrol solutions, growers are more flexible in adapting their harvesting schedules based

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  while the grower has to increasingly rely on integrated solutions. Unfortunately, such solutions are not immediately available for all species of thrips [...] easily. More worryingly though is the fact that there isn’t yet a biological solution to control every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing [...] Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower Biological solutions The fact that cultivation systems are always changing – new-style cultivation

• Fusarium spp.

  Fusarium spp. is a group of soil-borne fungi with many different species. Fusarium is widespread and can infect a range of host crops. Many species are considered weak pathogens and can only infect wo