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50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major [...] take curative action and extract the nests. But, on balance, Entonem makes a big difference to us in the fight against the oak processionary caterpillar.’

The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

reduce symptoms. In the rare case of a sting in the mouth or near the throat, specifically the pharynx, the patient should be taken to the hospital immediately; [...] itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further, the reaction can occur directly after the sting, but more generally [...] informs about the possible reaction to a sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies through the link below. Download

Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

mites without the use of chemical pesticides. In 1967, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , for the control of spider mites [...] rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying [...] and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where

Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

The nematodes are doing their job

Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!