• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] discoloration, or silvery spots. Many damaging insects are tiny, so a magnifying glass is an absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them [...] pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  inspired Dümmen Orange to set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7 [...] and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader [...] the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years ago. Koppert was contacted to help them achieve this. The two companies

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  it's so easy to spot, you may quickly draw the conclusion that the treatment isn't effective. But don't panic: after a week, you'll likely see a clear reduction [...] tolerate a very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough offspring. As such, you would always have to use [...] and maintain a population that always heads off developing problems straight away. You don't always need to use feeding mites, as the predatory mite can

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  will be to take what they have developed and work jointly to expand it,” Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert USA. Ryan Hill further detailed how this [...] July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural Enemies [...] need to help educate cultivators on the effective use of BCA's (Biological Control Agents). Over the last four years the company blossomed into a leader

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant [...] Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, [...] generally have a short life span. So they just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  sms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect of sustainable soil management. Crucially [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  when we submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition [...] insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and [...] , but also a key requirement for innovation. Without the exclusive right, we would not have been able to follow this intensive development route. It enables