• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched to Natutec Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even ensures that less chemical pesticides are used at [...] insight into scout results allows consultants, such as Wim van der Meer from Koppert, to compare current scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates [...] accelerates the ability to take prompt action. ''The swift integration of biological interventions reduces the necessity for chemical pesticides,'' as aptly

• Cucumber

  thrips Biological pest control in cucumber Aphid control For the control of aphids in cucumbers, a diverse array of natural predators and biological control [...] consider incorporating beneficial biological microorganisms like Trianum-P and Trianum-G . These biofungicides, developed by Koppert, contain Trichoderma harzianum [...] diseases. By combining various techniques such as cultural practices, biological control agents, resistant cultivars and targeted pesticide applications

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check up on things remotely – for Lema Tomaten, that’s the job of Koppert employee Floris [...] app is an outstanding innovation from Koppert. ‘We are always open to trying reliable new technologies. Koppert’s Scout app is an excellent example of an [...] keeping things under control. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant using the Natutec Scout app as a tool. It allows us to take the

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  recalls Kris de Smet, Commercial Director Koppert Spain at that time. “ Chemicals, people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager [...] Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality,

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  located. Here is a YouTube link on: How to use Buxatrap from Koppert . Step Two: Biological Control of Caterpillars with Capsanem Laboratory studies, field [...] tree caterpillars are green with distinctive black stripes and white dots. Koppert Has The Answer In Two Easy Steps: Step One: Early Detection Buxatrap and [...] field studies, and practical application have shown that Koppert’s entomopathogenic nematode product, Capsanem , (containing Steinernema carpocapsae ) can

• Dibox

  When to use Dibox Use a Dibox for the application of biological products when it is necessary to apply close to a hotspot. This mainly counts for parasitic

• Chrysoperla carnea

  harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae of green lacewings [...] Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea [...] often ignored because they stand on stalks. Adults make no contribution to biological control. They feed exclusively on pollen, nectar and honeydew and most

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  cause damage and spread viruses. As chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory [...] effective in ornamentals and vegetables: Thrips parvispinus : Trials by Koppert Spain show Limonica outperforms other predatory mite species in controlling [...] data currently focuses on T. parvispinus and S. dorsalis , Limonica ’s biology suggests potential effectiveness against: Dichromothrips corbetti (Vanda

• Orius insidiosus

  Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect has been widely utilized

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  high internal relative humidity to keep the bran moist so that the breeding system continues cycling for 3-8 weeks depending on the type of sachet. Why is [...] that need to be applied weekly or bi-weekly, sachets provide a breeding system that releases a constant stream of predatory mites into the crop, only needing