• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the

• trial results wireworm control

  of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search [...] of their prey. They can actively hunt! Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate its natural body openings. The nematodes then release pathogenic [...] soon after being infested, and dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then start their search for a new host. 01-2024

• Beneficial nematodes

  is known for its effectiveness against pests such as wireworms, various caterpillars , and weevil and beetle larvae. Its ability to adapt to different t [...] What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] ral Pests How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitizing and killing their host insects. Here's how they work:

• Agriflora PRO

  fertilizer at a concentration that will ensure a correct final dosage of product is applied to the plants. Best working conditions Agriflora PRO Maintain Agriflora [...] When to use Agriflora PRO? Use Agriflora PRO to enhance plant growth and improve yield in outdoor crops. The beneficial bacteria in this combination f [...] soil-borne pathogens and by outcompeting them for space and nutrients. How does Agriflora PRO work? Agriflora PRO is composed of PGPR (Plant Growth Promoting

• Cabbage leafroller

  leafroller (Clepsis spectrana) is native to North-West Europe. It is a highly polyphagous species causing damage to field grown cabbage, apple, pear as well [...] opening bud to the growing tip, while older caterpillars eat a hole in the shoot and hollow it out, causing the shoot or growing point to wilt and die. [...] flowers. It is these webs that cause the leaves to curl. Many of these webs are empty, and it is thought that the caterpillars probably make a series of

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this, it is [...] found, Thripor uses its front legs to capture them and then inserts its sharp, straw-like mouthparts to puncture and feed. On average, a Thripor will kill [...] during the entire year, they just need to be introduced to your growing space weekly or bi-weekly. How Well Does Thripor Establish? Depending on the crop

• Black vine weevil

  roughly 1 mm long at hatching, but grow to approximately 12 mm. A larva is often curled into the typical C-shape which it assumes whenever it is disturbed [...] between 2 and 20 cm. Pupae are white to cream coloured and 7 - 10 mm long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils [...] feed on a large number of plant species. High populations of larvae can destroy plants under field conditions. Established crops are more resistant to damage

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  app as a tool. It allows us to take the measures we need to take quickly, based on the advice provided the consultant. You can act more promptly.’ A threshold [...] threshold, it’s a signal to the grower that he needs to take action. This is how Barry Enthoven of Lema Tomaten in Naaldwijk, the Netherlands sees it, manager [...] is programmed into the app, 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

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

  May 19, 2025

  everything it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work [...] 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 [...] Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership between Koppert and [...] Pinos, they have set out to continue implementing policies and technology to minimise environmental impact. This has allowed them to grow and strengthen their [...] them to increase the productivity and profitability of their crops. The ongoing collaboration between farmers and Koppert lives up to one of its core values: