• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  (FAO, 2023). While food is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor [...] contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global [...] mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop health: Our plant health products fortify the natural defenses of crops, rendering

• Koppert Involved in New Project Aiming for Sustainable Control of Poultry Red Mite

  June 4, 2019

  number is even more dramatic worldwide. In addition, it is a significant problem for animal health and welfare. The problem of poultry red mite is very complex [...] result in the majority of poultry farmers being aware of IPM strategies 10 years after the project ends. As of now, this project is solely based in Europe [...] Dermanyssus gallinae ). The project is called MiteControl and runs until August 2023. MiteControl is a collaboration of 7 partners: Experimental Poultry Centre

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining which ant species you have to help you decide which bait is appropriate [...] bottles, such as Citripar , out of direct sunlight. Release early in the morning or late in the afternoon. Avoid the hottest part of the day. Avoid releasing [...] Pest Management strategy is an excellent starting point. However, it's important to recognize that each crop presents its own set of challenges and considerations

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct [...] crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying the use of our biological [...] The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of our beneficial

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales [...] employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM is a widespread method that has proved itself time and

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size [...] advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can't hurt to do more checks until you're sure the matter is under control [...] want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in

• In Partnership with Nature

  pounds of Styrofoam per year. That is a yearly saving of 1.43 tons of Styrofoam that will not be produced and stay out of landfills. Styrofoam is harmful [...] estimates that 3 million tons of Styrofoam are produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert is consistently striving to not [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  very large army of biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips, so this is a natural enemy [...] (localized spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various [...] By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them [...] this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to [...] a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the level of infestation is already high. But even

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  after a long period of warm weather and their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This d [...] success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from [...] roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum