• Operation Mealybug

  to render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory [...] against mealybugs . Cryptobug-L can be used at temperatures above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum [...] troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  just biological control using natural enemies. ‘It goes much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both [...] institutes.’ Nevertheless, the technology used in the research is becoming ever cheaper. ‘Take the genome, for example. Around ten to fifteen years ago [...] get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ For decades, agricultural producers have not had to think about the sustainability

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  vegetable crops for the processing industry, which is very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important [...] of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal. In this country, this biological fungicide has been

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  the natural move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of [...] masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as [...] cause or the plant they live on. If you find caterpillar feces, it’s time for further investigation! Caterpillars can hide very well and often change their

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges [...] mite solutions that marked a turning point for the company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving [...] biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  world of horticulture, Koppert stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges [...] mite solutions that marked a turning point for the company. Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving [...] biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains Peter. “We pioneered the use of the

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  ornamental crops respond by dropping their flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem [...] matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops they can easily survive chemical [...] effectively control most species of mealybug. Both of these products are often used in differing amounts throughout the growing season depending on temperature

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry [...] solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum has become an important [...] of Trichoderma harzianum , has achieved excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  finite resources? In the search for answers, Koppert Biological Systems, a world leader when it comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture [...] security, biodiversity and protect the environment. At the same time the current global pandemic has accelerated consumer pressure for sustainable food production [...] safe food for everyone. In September 2015, the UN adopted the Sustainable Development Goals. World Food Day will be held on 16 October 2020. For more info:

• Whitefly

  are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional [...] reservoirs for whiteflies. Regularly remove and dispose of any infested plant material. Monitor regularly Regularly inspect your crops for signs of whiteflies [...] population levels. Early detection allows for prompt action and prevents the infestation from spreading. Use physical barriers in greenhouses Install