• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  there was some success: three weeks later, an increasing number of Aphidius ervi pupae were detected as well as an improvement in aphid control. Little Hindrance [...] both the spring and autumn cultivation cycles, I can achieve an even better quality and an increase in production. Particularly in spring, Dutch raspberries [...] ensure that the biological balance is carried on to a new crop cycle. This is an advantage, although pests can also be transferred from one cultivation cycle

• Celebrating real food heroes

  October 19, 2022

  behind’ is the theme for World Food Day 2022 – a year that still finds us with an ongoing pandemic, conflict in Ukraine and other parts of the world, accelerated [...] some of the recent Resilience Food Stories below: Maize, a gift from gods In an interview Marin Jonsson (Mexico) explains the importance of maize, as it is [...] Puglia on more than 50 hectares, is a great example of social farming. Global an local issues are taking into consideration, such a climate change, biodiversity

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  Neoseiulus californicus Phytoseiulus persimilis Expand all items Get in touch with an expert Beneficial insects are susceptible to chemical treatments and varying

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two punch to break the life cycle before an infestation can occur. Capsanem is a nematode

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• Fytofert-S: Spray smarter. Grow stronger.

  Mix partner : Its hydrophilic nature and liquid-friendly formulation make it an ideal tank mix partner—no clumps, no dust, no clogged nozzles, unlike with

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Chrysoperla carnea Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Chrysoperla carnea By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and E [...] previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. With [...] contains no carrier material, so leaves remain clean. This is particularly an advantage in cannabis, but can also be advantageous for certain ornamental

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that you can spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent [...] ensure they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that you can check what [...] what side effects chemical pesticides have on natural enemies. If you suffer an attack, always seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  2017). It is based on an existing principle in nature: most organisms have one or more natural enemies by which populations of an organism are regulated [...] Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is defined [...] controlled biologically. In the 1990s, it was discovered that bumblebees were an effective way of pollinating crops such as tomatoes. This boosted the use

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  free of pests without chemical residues. At Koppert, the R&D Department has an ongoing drive to refine both the production process and the design of intelligent [...] develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk of contamination. Then the nematodes are placed [...] once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved recipe: animal proteins were replaced by proteins from plants. This