• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  swirskii is the designated natural enemy used for preventive treatment, while Orius laevigatus ( Thripor-I ) is used curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing [...] roses and flowering pot plants such as hydrangeas and phalaenopsis are important target crops. Thankfully, crop rinses mean that we can test a wide range of [...] problems may be more severe in other countries. In Germany for example, there are growers who can no longer cope with chemicals. It requires such enormous

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  control agents such as macro- and microbiologicals, to using the crop’s own DNA to control harmful plant species. Opening the conference, Koppert’s Director [...] biological approach for controlling pests and diseases in agriculture and said he encouraged the exchange of ideas and collaboration. ‘We can learn from each [...] last week Thursday to inspire collaboration and innovation in this sector for improved food production, nutrition and health. Hosted by Koppert, the conference

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  important for us to show to our stakeholders the positive impact our solutions have on biodiversity. ‘Once we can measure our positive impact, we can showcase [...] business. It goes without saying that valuing nature and caring for the environment are essential for us. Our products work with nature Our biological solutions [...] promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift [...] other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very species that [...] establish long-term presence in crops. Unlike parasitoids, predatory mites can remain active throughout the season, even under challenging conditions. This