• Environmental sustainability

  sources and implementing emission reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for [...] healthy horti and agro-ecosystems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve as the foundation [...] foundation of resilient and sustainable agriculture. We are committed to adhere to regulations regarding the prevention of invasive species introduction into

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  quickly, and use a knife to create straight wound surfaces (they dry faster than frayed wounds). There is also a whole range of products to make the plant stronger [...] for production! It's essential to take action as soon as the first symptoms appear, otherwise it will be difficult to get the situation under control [...] addition to the measures mentioned above, applying sulfur is also a good idea. Keep in mind, however, that some natural enemies are quite sensitive to sulfur

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 3, 2025

  and passing new findings on to people trying to solve agricultural, public health, and environmental problems. Click here to learn more about CAES and its [...] and handles like a video game. Koppert’s Phil Gerry will be demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference [...] in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and

• trial results wireworm control

  Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in [...] efficacy against wireworms in irrigated potato (% damage reduction compared to untreated control) Emilia-Romagna Region - North Italy, Sagea 2022 40 17

• Cabbage looper

  after 3 to 4 days. Since their legs are confined to the front and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days to pass through [...] this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage symptoms The caterpillars feed mainly [...] deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape, with the flattened part attached to the leaf

• Greenhouse whitefly

  development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth of sooty [...] larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking out the sap from the plant leaves and secreting [...] namely egg, first, second, third and fourth larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  beneficial to the relationship with your retail customer, as you remain a valued supplier. Benefits for employees: Every employee is able to apply natural [...] harmless to water, air, and soil. The environmentally friendly cultivation method is an important promotional tool and sales argument. IPM contributes to a better [...] More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all, Integrated Pest Management

• 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

• Biological Pest Control

  referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management [...] Minimal resistance Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Environmentally friendly Unlike chemical

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. "It was a [...] approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety