• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager at SCEA, Bélinda Gaillet. ‘Capsanem appealed to us due to its [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating [...] interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on Macrolophus

• Maximizing Bumblebee Pollination in Canadian Fruit Crops

  July 15, 2024

  bumblebees are highly adapted to cool conditions, the Quads never need to be placed in direct sunlight to warm up. Even on chilly spring mornings, the colony [...] Bumblebees can play a key role in strengthening pollination programs as they are highly adapted to Canadian weather conditions. Compared to honeybees, [...] pollen for them to forage on until the crop's blooms open. Getting bumblebees in early will ensure they have the full pollination window to do their work

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

  July 17, 2024

  on of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered mites on green leaves, which we transported in plastic containers. You can imagine that we didn’t [...] Initially produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be su [...] and effective than ever. ‘We can be proud that we introduced the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , to growers in the Netherlands more than 55

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey hasn't been

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest

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

  December 10, 2024

  chemicals, and grounded in self-sufficiency—a connection to the earth that left an indelible mark. Koppert: pioneering change in crop protection "Agriculture [...] and agribusinesses in ensuring food security. It’s this passion for sustainable farming that brought them to Koppert, a global leader in biological crop [...] technical consultants in Spain although he also provides occasional consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce

• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  residue. Trianum has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this [...] excellent results in pepper crops for processing in Portugal, a country where this biological fungicide has been registered since 2018 in its two formulations [...] machine can do its work well. ‘With the introduction of mechanical harvesting, we were forced to change our way of producing and we decided to introduce

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

  September 30, 2024

  effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable [...] that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory [...] enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’. Reasons to use Spidex Vital [...] provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy [...] Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around hotspots and repeat biweekly. Spidex Vital Plus sachets can be used in combination with Spidex

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing