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

  Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

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

  Original story Rianne Lek EN

• Predatory insects

  piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory bugs play a vital role in c [...] offer effective solutions. Orius bugs are natural predators of thrips, helping to control their populations and protect crops from the damage caused by [...] aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert

• Natutec Scout

  provides you with pest alerts to stay on top of pest and disease development, helping you maintain a biological balance in your crop. Precision pest monitoring [...] detection of pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on biological crop protection [...] analyze over time, while also providing accessibility from anywhere. This can help identify trends and inform decision-making for long-term integrated pest

• About Koppert

  Improving plant health both above and underground. Since 1967, we’ve been helping growers worldwide cultivate healthier crops with high-quality biological

• Koppert Foundation

  information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your local Koppert r

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that [...] José Luis Loera, production manager, explains: "Biological pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  product has a guaranteed firm, preventive effect, it’s a 100% natural and it helps preserve biodiversity.’

• Root rot of carrot

  harvest. Pre-storage treatments to harden the periderm and heal wounds may help control infections, but preventing contamination is more effective. Topping [...] carotae . Pre-storage treatments to harden the periderm and heal wounds may help control infections. Additionally a strong foliage and uniform stand allow

• Integrated Pest Management

  infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary [...] . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitize on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and