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

  April 16, 2025

  that progress did not require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable [...] will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new [...] different parts of the world. We try to be ready before the problem arrives. ” This proactive approach ensures growers can face tomorrow’s challenges with confidence

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  November 13, 2018

  least two dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro, we will not charge him a dime. We’ve been able to deliver on this promise time and time again in research [...] percent, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar spent on NatuGro.” For more information on the NatuGro system, click here

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew, which growers want to avoid. It makes fruit unsaleable, and the sooty mold on the leaves will trigger reduced [...] larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes into the plant, causing damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers, yellowing of flower

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  June 6, 2018

  Cylindrocladium and Thielaviopsis. Trianum is very easy to apply. You can pour on the liquid version, ideally while the plant is still young, or you can add [...] ) into the potting soil, or you can ask your potting soil supplier to do this for you to save you work. Trianum has many benefits 1. It improves the plant's

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Beneficial nematodes offer a broad-spectrum biocontrol solution. Casea is sprayed on crops using commonly used spraying or irrigation systems in the same way that [...] that conventional pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. This way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a complementary [...] and time taken up). Recently available Responding to the growing demand for this effective biocontrol solution, Koppert recently introduced the beneficial

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  with Cryptobug could encourage the beetles to stay on your property instead of dispersing Considering this information in your Integrated Pest Management strategy [...] Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Apply material directly to infested vines, on cordons or crown Benefits: Larvae look similar to mealybugs , so they can [...] apply: Towards the middle of vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  californicus mainly eats spider mites but can also survive on other mites, insects, and pollen. As this predatory mite isn’t a picky eater, you can also use [...] Using Spical gives you a cleaner crop, higher productivity, and less residue on the products.

• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] we decided to introduce new means that help protect the roots. It was in this way that we first learned about Trianum-P, a biological solution with which [...] product, authorized for organic farming and that it does not leave residues on fruit. Trianum is aligned with the positioning of the company which is very

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  pigments are absorbed and Spidex mites change color. This is the confirmation that Spidex mites are on the job! To think that it all started 53 years ago [...] For more info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological [...] different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico

• Koppert Biological Systems Takes Over Horticoop’s Biological Crop Protection Activities

  October 2, 2018

  a future-proof solution in which the interests of customers were central. This resulted in an agreement. Following the takeover, Koppert will be supplying [...] headquarters in Berkel en Rodenrijs as of 1 November. The transition period for this is already in an advanced stage and will scarcely be noticed by customers [...] have built up a loyal working relationship with them over the years and rely on them to support our growers daily and keep up with the latest developments