• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of insect pests. Heter [...] seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes effectively control pests by parasitizing and killing [...] applied to the soil. This biological control method, offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture

• Atheta

  most effective when introduced preventatively, prior to the establishment of pest populations. How does Atheta work? Atheta is a soil-dwelling species of rove [...] instructions below. Koppert B.V. is not liable for any loss of quality if the product is stored for longer than recommended and/or under incorrect conditions

• Aphids

  crops. Aphid control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our aphid control products in action. More aphid control videos [...] yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of aphids uses a combination of natural enemies [...] Biological control of aphids Aphids are among the most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  emphasis on prevention. The more pests we can keep out of the young plants, the better.’ Perfect results with controlling fungus gnats and thrips pupae Their [...] to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron,’ explains Rogier Veldhuijs [...] Veldhuijs, assistant location manager in Assendelft. ‘In the past, the product was not fully compatible with a Dosatron. But since Koppert changed the formulation

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents [...] it healthy gives your crop extra production power. Excessive use of fertilizers and chemical plant protection products doesn’t do your soil any favours [...] right choices and, if you do need to use chemicals, using selective control products. This helps to create wealth of natural enemies both above and below

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical [...] strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these useful creatures if you want [...] See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more information about which natural enemies are effective against which pests. The natural enemies

• Big impact starts small

  April 30, 2023

  micro products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne diseases and foliar pests and are an effective alternative to chemicals. Products [...] Extending our products Optimizing our products is one of many tasks our dedicated research teams focus on. We constantly develop new micro products that help [...] dedicated research teams continuously develop and optimize our micro product range and production processes. To ensure we can provide our growers with the highest

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated into an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy [...] reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability Biological control contributes to long-term economic sust [...] maintain lower pest and disease levels over time without constant reliance on chemical inputs. This ecosystem-based approach can help prevent pest resistance

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was in August [...] suppliers such as Van der Hoeven Horticultural Products, Hoogendoorn Growth Management, Green Production Systems, Rijk Zwaan, Patron Agri Systems, Jiffy [...] they aim to produce products that exceed the community’s expectations and reduce the reliance on imported, highly-priced products. "We can achieve this

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

  September 28, 2023

  champion using biological crop protection products and beneficial microorganisms to naturally control pests. This approach minimizes the need for chemical [...] inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually [...] annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy over $220 billion and invasive insects incurring losses exceeding $70 billion. At