An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

How Fernando Rodríguez’s vision on sustainable production led him to Koppert - Original Stories

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

Original stories- René Koppert

Plant Disease Management

What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing beneficial organisms. This method relies on the

Biological Pest Control

involves the periodic release of natural enemies or beneficial organisms into an area to reduce pest populations. Unlike classical biological control, which

Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold as an alarm The Natutec Scout app uses an infestation threshold. The grower determines what the threshold [...] allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see if the natural enemies are curbing an infestation or if we need [...] Natutec Scout app is an outstanding innovation from Koppert. ‘We are always open to trying reliable new technologies. Koppert’s Scout app is an excellent example

Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

may lead to an allergic reaction, also called a general allergic reaction, a systemic allergic reaction, or an anaphylactic reaction. Because an allergic [...] involves antibodies formed during a previous exposure to an antigen, it is not possible to have an allergic reaction after the first sting. Allergic reactions [...] shivers) Treating an allergic reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a grade 1 reaction, contact a GP. The decision can be made to keep an eye on the situation

Root rot of carrot

carrot rootlets. Conidia on leaflets produced a germ tube, an appressorium and an infection peg into an epidermal cell, and then intracellular and intercellular [...] Norway, in 1965. An infection can occur through the soil and the air. The fungus develops at temperatures ranging from -3°C to 25°C, with an optimum around [...] affected areas are firm, shallow, and clearly visible. Under certain conditions, an olive-green mycelium can develop on the surface. Initially, the disease forms

Pepino mosaic virus

takes place is another factor that might have an important impact on the damage that is caused. For instance, an infection early in the season, when the plant [...] susceptible to quality losses due to PepMV than others and climate also has an impact. In general, when a plant has more stress for whatever reason, losses [...] via infected equipment such as carts, scissors and knives. If plant sap of an infected plant is transferred to a non-infected plant, the non-infected plant

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

caterpillar. As already stated, the use of nematodes is an important part of this. Entonem is without doubt an important link in ensuring manageability of the [...] within the built-up area. For the optimal effect, we did it twice.’ Entonem an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to [...] situation manageable for now. In the longer term, improving biodiversity will have an important role to play – breaching the monocultures of the oak and stimulating

Aphidius colemani

cycle and appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval [...] her abdomen forward, she pierces the aphid with her ovipositor and deposits an egg. All this happens in less than half a second. Apart from the parasitization [...] disturbance of the aphid population by the presence of the parasitic wasp also has an effect: the alarmed aphids secrete a warning substance, which affects the