• Trianum-P Improves Open Field Pepper Production in Portugal

  June 29, 2021

  which the fruit and vegetable product present the physical and organoleptic characteristics of the variety, free of pests and diseases and free of pesticides [...] agricultural practices that respect the environment. "Without a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation," says Pedro Militão [...] processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations ( Trianum-P and Trianum-G ). Industrial

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch [...] seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging

• Operation Mealybug

  stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves, sometimes followed by defoliation. The overall effect reduces photosynthesis and therefore [...] es above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective [...] Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are used only in emergencies and are always selective [...] little or no impact on natural enemies. The Koppert Side Effects app tells you which pesticides are harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with [...] spiders, and beneficial soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  yields and quality Effective pest and disease management is not solely about reducing costs but also about maintaining or improving crop yields and quality [...] parasitic wasps targeting caterpillars ), and pathogens (e.g., bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species [...] ity by fostering natural pest and disease management systems. By building a healthy ecosystem with natural predators and other biocontrol agents, growers

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in [...] seeking materials that minimize space and weight during transportation, possess a minimal environmental footprint, and avoid long-distance transportation [...] event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues and promote positive change. In the context

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters, while the [...] To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species [...] leaf and makes tunnels there – that’s why it’s called a leaf ‘miner’! Caterpillars of different butterfly species have three pairs of real legs and up to

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Ambushing nematodes lie in a soil layer or a leaf and wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes curl up and propel themselves onto [...] such as cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the [...] diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests have become

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  Health (IYPH) and both Koppert Biological Systems and CABI , have joined forces to initiate and organize an international event to promote a global conversation [...] Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral presentation or as a poster. There are four conference tracks covering a wide range of topics: Threats [...] policymakers and regulators and the private sector. Instead of submitting individual papers, organizations are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of