• Beetles

  habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the [...] The pupae do not make a cocoon and will already display many similarities with the adults. The adult beetles usually possess a pair of membranous wings [...] Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products in action. More beetle

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 years, beginning [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] northwestern Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all [...] the earth to future generations. Driven by Health To be able to realize sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms [...] In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  through several New England production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of [...] Beneficial nematodes Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates Red Headed Flea [...] ornamentals , and a surprising discovery involving nematodes and cranberries. Jeremy goes into detail regarding the subsequent trials, and paints a picture of

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce [...] Capirel for 3 years. ‘The results are good. There is only a little damage but it’s not excessive,’ he confirms. ‘We do it every year to avoid pest invasion [...] growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy [...] ingestion To prevent exposure via inhalation and ingestion, we recommend wearing respiratory equipment with a P3 filter as a minimum, but preferably a full [...] may not be used to diagnose or treat a health-related problem, as it is not a substitute for medical care. If you have or suspect you have a health problem

• FAQ Nematodes

  matter to provide a rich soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach [...] will first have to look for a host. The effect of treatment is thus strongly dependent on how quickly a nematode has found a host. Is the effect visible [...] their host. Once in contact with a host, they try to penetrate it through a body opening. In the host, the nematodes release a bacterium that can kill the host

• Trianum-G

  adjusted to the particular situation. Check the label to find the recommended dosage for each crop and situation Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] applications, and new turf seedlings. IN-FURROW SOIL TREATMENT: Apply Trianum-G from a granular applicator. For best results apply granules using a metering device [...] such as a Gandy applicator or equivalent, mounted to deliver granules into the furrow just behind the furrow opener. Apply in furrow at seeding or to established

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  running a poinsettia IPM program from the time you land your inputs to shipping in November. Poinsettia crops start when whiteflies develop the fastest [...] , and the growing importance of IPM in today’s world. A Step-By-Step Guide To Whitefly Control A lot of basic whitefly questions are answered in this detailed [...] including poinsettias. This is a look into why they use Isarid ™ as one of their foundation products to provide pest prevention for a wide range of crops.

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  Around ten to fifteen years ago, performing a read-out of a genome was extremely expensive. These days, it is more affordable. If you have the scope to invest [...] the interactions would allow us to cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks [...] technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also