• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low. This is beneficial to the [...] Every employee is able to apply natural enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry [...] re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales

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

  May 19, 2025

  that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy [...] “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud

• Flies

  fly control is essential to maintain healthy and high-quality crops. Biological control of flies combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that [...] greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although they cause little direct damage to plants [...] Spotted Wing Drosophila has recently invaded Europe and the Americas where it is causing serious damage to many soft fruit crops. Fly damage Flies can cause

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids , and spider mites . Natural pest control programs offered [...] Nature's Best Practices State and Federal restrictions coupled with chemical resistances have pushed the Berry industry to find safer, more cost-effective [...] produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  like aphids and whiteflies . Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature of fungus gnats and shoreflies. Sticky cards [...] see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing repetitive pesticide [...] problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US.

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The [...] The species is proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus, ornamentals , and avocado. Armored scales suck cell sap in fruit [...] packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of

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

  farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government [...] ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps [...] plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels at breaking down a plant's defenses [...] to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a solution: by applying Trianum you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] • Relative humidity is high (>75%); early mornings or evenings Solar radiation is low; early mornings or evenings Temperature is ideally within 15°C – [...] for a living product. Is the carrier material harmful to humans? No, it is biodegradable and not harmful to humans or any animals. Is the carrier material

• Nothing beats original

  solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature. Be the first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube [...] Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest [...] infestation levels, and crop protection strategy. Each product in our portfolio is developed to meet these unique needs, supporting growers to safeguard both