• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow well remains strong and productive. A cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals also means [...] governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product. These days, however, supermarkets and other buyers often go a step further than [...] than the legal requirements. They might set a requirement of much lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] operates "Explotación de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's [...] while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture Balbino's journey reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is [...] the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for [...] The two partners made a remarkable move – they rented additional greenhouses. These were used to temporarily store a proportion of the growing plants. In

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  the new composition showed the searching capacity of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over a longer period as adults were followed up by growing [...] activity in the crop. Trials showed a greater cumulative presence of predatory mites on infested leaves and proof of predation by Spidex Vital mites. Thanks [...] process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites is caused by pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  regional support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United States [...] Free. When you work with Koppert, you don’t just get products; you gain a network of IPM experts who are salaried, not commission-based. Through regular on-site [...] operation and guide your decisions. Talk to an IPM Expert A simpler way to get started Start Now A team commited to your success For over 20 years, our c

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural solution that [...] Koppert is a pioneer when it comes to the selection and breeding of beneficial nematodes for the biological control of many pests. Having introduced them [...] 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

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant [...] water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was affecting the economic value of ornamental [...] with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against them. That means that they are a very stable

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency [...] all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] wants. ‘From a Koppert company point of view, reducing waste in general through using recyclable packaging, water use reduction, the use of solar panels

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  biocontrol Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials [...] INSV ), but thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing [...] thrips could even completely destroy a crop! In the past, ornamental plant growers regularly had to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  health In our relentless pursuit of fostering healthy soils, we take a multi-faceted approach, offering a wide variety of bio-stimulant technologies that [...] adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional [...] nutrients. The role of soil extends beyond being a mere substrate; it regulates water regimes, carbon emissions, and ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, thereby