• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop [...] control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae . The product controls various insect [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming [...] growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation, choice of varieties, fertilization and soil health [...] well by making the right choices and, if you do need to use chemicals, using selective control products. This helps to create wealth of natural enemies

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In other crops [...] Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a [...] much energy fighting off infections, it may reduce their resilience in the face of insect attacks. This means that plants affected by Fusarium become more

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is [...] Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus [...] Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate of Entonem against the oak processionary caterpillar. Ivo de Groot continues, ‘The product has a guaranteed firm, preventive

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

  October 6, 2025

  quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing medium and the design of new production lines. After implementing these improvements, the results were [...] deep-rooted expertise in the production of natural enemies, built up since its foundation in 1967. “Those years of experience form the basis of everything we do [...] protection Marjon is confident about the future of Limonica . “We have cracked the code. The rearing is good, the volumes are adjustable, and we are ready to

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  September 3, 2024

  health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] several locations, one of our biggest challenges over the years has been the packaging and transportation of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered [...] labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory mites

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  a cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring [...] Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond [...] savouring freshly picked tomatoes from the summer vegetable garden, this lifestyle revolved around the rhythm of nature. It was family farming, free from chemicals

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely [...] Tim sais. Since then, hundreds of billions of predatory mites have been reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  greenhouses and tunnels), and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further [...] you,’ says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely [...] Tim sais. Since then, hundreds of billions of predatory mites have been reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today

• Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future

  April 4, 2023

  them safe for the growers who handle them and those who consume them. As a result, nematodes contribute to the better health of people and the planet. Improved [...] Enormous potential The potential of beneficial nematodes to support the transition to sustainable agriculture is enormous. And because of our dedication to [...] nematodes remain highly effective over time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance