• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable them to cultivate their crops sustainably [...] a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain it," she explains. Yet, the results [...] consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products and devise IPM strategies for each of our customers to suit their

• Blueberry

  lacewings, predatory mites , parasitic wasps and predatory beetles. These natural enemies feed on pests, reducing their numbers and preventing them from causing [...] sustainable approach to managing pests in blueberry crops. By introducing natural enemies into blueberry fields, growers can promote biological control, minimise [...] lacewings, such as Chrysoperla carnea ( Chrysopa , Chrysopa-E ), are effective natural enemies of aphids. Fruit fly control Fruit flies can be trapped in insect

• Microflora PRO

  and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria. Microflora PRO is formulated to enhance plant growth, by

• Chrysoperla carnea

  as the green lacewing, is a beneficial insect used in agriculture as a natural predator of various pest insects. It belongs to the family Chrysopidae within [...] control of the following pests: Aphids Thrips Mealybugs Caterpillars The natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E

• Pepino mosaic virus

  : V10 infects the plant in a controlled manner The plant activates its natural defense mechanisms More aggressive PepMV strains are blocked or suppressed

• FAQ Nematodes

  are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur naturally in the soil throughout the world. Are there different types of nematodes [...] nematodes, and saprophytic nematodes. The entomopathogenic nematodes are natural enemies of a lot of insects. Are all nematode species harmless? No. Plant [...] insects. Do entomopathogenic nematodes only work as a soil application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore effective against soil pests, but for

• Wireless Beehome

  closed automatically on set times. When assimilation lights dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  stands out for its commitment to innovation. By combining a deep respect for nature and understanding of growers’ challenges, they are transforming biological [...] Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application systems, we lifted [...] rails, automatically moving back and forth to release the right dosage of natural enemies, resulting in effective biological pest control , as the mites are

• Beneficial nematodes

  nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. These nematodes are natural predators of various insects and play a crucial role in biological pest [...] nematodes or beneficial nematodes, are microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific [...] they locate a suitable host, the nematodes enter the host's body through natural openings, such as the mouth, spiracles (insect breathing tubes), anus or

• Bugs

  high-quality crops. Biological control of bugs combines targeted monitoring and natural enemies that reduce pest pressure and prevent outbreaks: Beneficial nematodes