• Crop Protection

  protection solutions that offer natural alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory [...] due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against pests and diseases Biological [...] Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their derivatives, to control pests and diseases. Unlike traditional chemical

• Rhyzobug

  Releases should be repeated until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy

• Cucumber

  solani ), Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ), and Green peach aphid or Tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae ) posing significant challenges. These tiny [...] ( Swirski-Mite , Swirski Ulti-Mite , Swirski-Mite Plus , Swirski-Mite LD ) or Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex , Thripex-Plus , Thripex-V ) are effective [...] allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations or outbreaks. Monitoring involves recording data on pest and disease populations

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Shading Providing effective shading to the top and the sides of the hive or providing an installation above the central walkway could benefit the bumblebees [...] heath. Even at 28° C, pollination can be reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective

• Protected vegetables

  eco-friendly alternative known as biological pest control . Biological control, or biocontrol, is a natural approach to pest management. Instead of resorting [...] mitigate pest populations. These organisms can be predators, parasitic wasps , or beneficial fungi that specifically target the pests, causing harm to crops [...] micro-organisms, such as fungi, and other natural components, to suppress or prevent fungal plant diseases. Scouting and monitoring for pests and diseases

• Koppert Foundation

  Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your local Koppert representative.

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  breeding, and quality control of a specific range of these entomopathogenic or predatory nematodes. These nematodes help to keep our fruit, vegetables, and [...] health, ready to carry out their valuable work in so many crops, grown indoor or outdoor. High-tech production It all starts in the microbiology laboratories [...] have found a host insect, they penetrate through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them

• Plant Disease Management

  organisms. This method relies on the use of living organisms to suppress or control plant pathogens, which are microorganisms that cause diseases in plants [...] signs, such as yellowing leaves, wilting, unusual growth patterns, spots, or lesions. Early detection allows for swift intervention, potentially preventing

• Crop scouting

  minimizing the risk of yield losses and reducing the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to env