• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them successfully [...] ruined his crop. For growers, one of the main incentives to use beneficial nematodes is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. As beneficial nematodes do not need registration in most countries, they require only a short

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the e [...] application, the nematodes set out in search of their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as a curative measure against the oak processionary caterpillar [...] processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of [...] of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful to biodiversity

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common [...] started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the e [...] Beneficial nematodes in Top Fruits Top Fruits Crop Apples / Pears When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s) Cydia pomonella Autumn/Spring

• Caterpillars

  Beneficial nematodes Pheromone traps Sticky traps Pheromone traps support early detection and mass trapping of adult moths, while beneficial nematodes target [...] cucumber Predatory insects Parasitic wasps Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar Municipality Venray: biological [...] control of oak processionary caterpillars Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common [...] started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the e [...] Beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits Soft Fruits & Grapevine Crop Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Grapevine Cranberry When to apply Where

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common [...] started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the e [...] Beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts Crop Pest Latin Name Oriental Fruit Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an [...] selection, production and quality control of our beneficial nematodes. Each of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest [...] openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  macro-organisms, she also has knowledge of our microbial products such as nematodes and fungi which combat pests and diseases but can also support plant health [...] rising labour costs, Koppert has a number of technologies that make the distribution of our predatory mites and other natural solutions even more accurate [...] enemies safely over crops limiting mortality enormously! In addition, it distributes the predatory mites very accurately. Koppert remains dedicated to driving

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  myriad of organisms not visible with the naked eye, microorganisms such as nematodes, bacteria and fungi and macroorganisms like insects, mites or earthworms [...] nourishes the beneficial fungi and bacteria. Together, fungi, bacteria, nematodes and protozoa produce the soil food web. This web gives humans all the solutions [...] people go hungry every day. This number will increase rapidly if we do not distribute land fairly, increase yields, or protect its biodiversity. In different