• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] was at stake. “ There was no other option, ” Kris says. “ We had to change. Either we start growing differently or we stopped growing altogether. ” Luckily [...] shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control starts with understanding the pest you have to deal with and [...] comes to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should [...] the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop at regular intervals so that

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  If you touch them, they will start to squirm and drop to the ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in length in their [...] males and leave them unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface [...] Quality and Continuous Innovation Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Insight to the Production of Nematodes Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Ten Facts

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After each and every step, quality control takes places to check purity and to make sure the process [...] need oxygen to thrive and develop and oxygen continues to be added once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved [...] together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started [...] monitoring diseases and pests as resources to help you during your journey on the road to success. Getting started, step by step But all these tips mean you [...] objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  released and they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I have three crops [...] That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built up anew. Spidex [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the weather conditions

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug [...] fruits like mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause [...] insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical [...] of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty, threats to the environment and economic [...] particularly beneficial for growers looking to replace chemical pesticides with biological products in order to meet market or export standards, satisfy consumer

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert consultant. They’ll provide personalized advice to meet [...] Californian red scale, amongst others. ‘It’s really easy to apply,’ Jenette Douma assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armored scales [...] back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful scale

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] ies to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s Education Sessions, experienced researchers and horticulture experts gather to share [...] for fall, including what to watch out for and some reality checks. Topics range from problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies in propagation