• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in [...] Europe) was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong

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

  February 17, 2025

  committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner [...] says. The relationship with Koppert: a strategic partnership Fernando first encountered Koppert in his early years as a producer when he began exploring [...] for his crops. His first interaction with the company was through bumblebees for pollination , a strategy that revolutionized his approach to crop productivity

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  Allineare le linguette (A) con le tacche (B). 2. Inserire l’anello a palette nell’apparecchio. A B A A B B 7.3.4 Rimozione dell’anello a palette Prerequisiti [...] clamp (A) to the device (B). 2. Push the clamp against the device until you hear a 'click' sound. A B 7.3.8 Release a clamp 1. Pull the clamp (A) away [...] della batteria (A). 2. Rimuovere la batteria (B). B 5.1.7 A Fissaggio della cinghia a tracolla Procedura 1. Fissare ciascuna estremità (A) a uno degli occhielli

• Peach

  About The so-called Prunus persica is a deciduous tree indigenous to Northwest China. There is was first domesticated and cultivated for its fruit. The [...] description ‘persica’ refers to the popularity of the tree in Persia when it was introduced there. The tree’s fruit is usually sweet and juicy and it is called

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  nematode treatments, we saw a reduction of Tuta in the crop of more than 80%. The large infestation which was present was reduced and under control, and [...] ‘After this result, we have kept spraying with nematodes every time there was a new wave of small larvae and the problem never grew big after that.’ Reduction [...] good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes systemically ‘We then started using nematodes systematically. We liked the idea of having a minimum impact

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience ”, she recalls. A legacy [...] Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also [...] generations ”, she emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] method for Nesidiocoris was eagerly awaited by producers in the South of France, but also, more recently in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with [...] tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s

• Root rot of carrot

  germination was inhibited in nonsterile soil but not in similar soil that had been steam sterilized. Spore germination in nonsterile soil was proportional [...] General Black spots on cold-stored carrots are a major problem and can lead to significant postharvest losses Several different fungal pathogens cause [...] pathogens in Northwest Europe. Damage symptoms Rhexocercosporidium carotae is a slow-growing fungus that can infect both roots and foliage. The infection starts

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  continue to emerge from the insect netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and [...] supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants was established in 2010. During the initial few years, the anthurium [...] the tomato nursery also owned by Van Zijl was converted, before being added to the anthurium nursery in 2020. A remarkable move ‘Well, we had ten good weeks

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  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 [...] the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood [...] supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience because we have acquired knowledge and skills