• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  Koppert will save 2,860 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 [...] to recycle. In addition to these unfortunate facts, Styrofoam is being banned in many cities and towns. The bans could impact the future of Styrofoam shipping [...] the Better Health of People and the Planet For the past 50 years Koppert’s mission has been to contribute to better health of people and the planet. Therefore

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  Fruit damage % 2% 1,5% 1% -61% 0,5% 0 -80% End of 1 generation 15-06-2009 st Untreated End of 1st generation 15-06-2010 Capirel Impact of one or two [...] Effective results in reducing damage from lepidopteran pests in top and stone fruits Impact of Capirel autumn application on codling moth (Cydia pomonella) [...] nematodes in apple Michel Loubejac is a fruit grower in Moissac in the Tarn-etGaronne, region of France. Here he grows organic apples on 5 hectares used

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  results in controlling two soilborne diseases and persistent wireworms of several species. 'In trials conducted with potato farmers in Italy and Spain, [...] plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain. 'We focused on two [...] combination of a biological fungicide and beneficial nematodes is proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum in combination

• Beneficial nematodes

  greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops. Steinernema carpocapsae : This species [...] white grubs, and root weevils . They are used in turfgrass management and for controlling pests in several vegetable crops, blueberries, and other soft fruit [...] nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not harm beneficial insects, humans, or animals. Common pests targeted by these nematodes include

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  on and Growing Lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s [...] range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal pollination of greenhouse

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  host plants. Larvae hatch and tunnel into the soil, feeding on seeds and roots of young plants, causing patchy emergence and crop loss. The rapid damage [...] positive impact of biological control, Remijn realized the crucial role Capirel ( Steinernema feltiae ) plays in managing bean seed fly infestations and minimizing [...] nematodes offer a strategic advantage in the control of bean seed fly. They search for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into

• Aphidius matricariae

  predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations and reducing [...] interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius [...] family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural

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

  August 10, 2020

  stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that [...] effectiveness time and time again. These active Trichoderma harzianum T-22 fungi colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: [...] better, have greener and firmer leaves, and are more vital. Leaf and fruit analyses also show that treated plants contain more sugars and more mineral nutrients

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment [...] environment and are therefore far from sustainable. For this reason, many products have been dropped in recent years and the development of new chemicals is [...] A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with more and more diseases and pests becoming resistant

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are [...] The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and a half to two millimeters [...] lives in the leaf and makes tunnels there – that’s why it’s called a leaf ‘miner’! Caterpillars of different butterfly species have three pairs of real