• Red palm weevil

  into soft tissues mainly at the base of living fronds. Larvae are present and feed in the softest and most humid living tissues (growth areas) with a [...] and colour of adult weevils greatly varies. Most individuals in the Mediterranean area are about 30 mm long, with females 10 to 15% larger than males. This [...] depending on the number and size of black marks. Eggs are creamy white, shiny and oblong. Larvae are creamy white, legless, pyriform with a brown head and

• Crop Protection

  microorganisms are used to control pests and diseases. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living [...] Crop protection in agriculture Crop protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological

• Cranberry

  and north-central areas of the United States. This cranberry is also found in certain regions along the Pacific Coast of North America and parts of Europe [...] of these berries varies between 9-14 mm or 0.35-0.55 inch. These berries are edible and thus produced commercially.

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared [...] delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable and support our sustainability targets [...] packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received are very positive and we are monitoring batches during the introduction phase to ensure continued

• Common bean

  long time. Wild varieties often tend to grow upwards, however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney

• House fly

  breeding site to pupate. Flies in the pupal stage are oval-shaped, with bluntly rounded ends, about 8 mm long and change in colour from yellow to red, to [...] General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on

• Chrysopa-E

  Visual effect Prey is sucked out, shrivelled skins are difficult to find. Chrysoperla carnea larvae are active mainly during the night. The larvae hide during [...] from 10-100 eggs per m 2 /release. Releases should be made preventively or in infested areas and repeated at weekly intervals until control is achieved [...] for your situation. Environmental conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide temperature range including low temperatures (average > 12°C/54°F)

• Greenhouse whitefly

  retarded. In full sunlight, leaves can wilt and fall. Such leaf damage can in turn influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The [...] and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest [...] these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies can usually be found in the top of

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

  September 28, 2023

  losses exceeding $70 billion. At Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices [...] n. Shockingly, between 691 and 783 million individuals experienced hunger in 2022 (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain [...] reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing the yields and quality of their produce. Biological crop protection

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed [...] farming by 2030. This policy is in potential very beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction [...] Market Access Manager, Evert Hamblok. Biodiversity research in progress Monitoring biodiversity in order to prove the overall positive impact our solutions