• Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels

  July 20, 2021

  TSSM control in tall and open HNS canopies HNS plants are diverse in growth habit, ranging from tall to prostrate, with open or tightly closed canopies [...] and highly susceptible plant species. Steve added, “By knowing which plants are prone to TSSM damage, and physically placing them in the same area on the [...] canopies we like to use the Spidex Boost ® sachets, which can be attached from the plant’s petiole using the sachet’s hook. Once in position, a small incision

• Sciarid flies

  . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp [...] little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are particularly at risk. Life cycle and appearance of Sciarid [...] hardly feed at all during their short life. The males are usually smaller than the females. They are not fast fliers, and prefer damp areas in dark places

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  many pests. Entomopathogenic nematodes are becoming increasingly vital when attempting to treat pests that are difficult to control, with many chemical [...] Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic or beneficial nematodes [...] the natural behaviour of nematodes to support and protect crops. Nematodes are alive; they move and hunt their prey instinctively. They can be used above

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  Other emerging species in global trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What [...] chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain.

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  they are exerting on food production will increase. 'People are becoming increasingly critical of the use of chemical agents and that is why we are increasing [...] proportion of our resources are invested in microbiological solutions, says Peter Maes, Corporate Marketing Director at Koppert. 'We are convinced that plant [...] Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and well-being of the ecosystem. There's still a lot of research to be done. 'At Koppert, we are aware

• Plant Health

  chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink [...] Elevated lipid levels contribute to stress tolerance, protecting plants from UV radiation, pathogens, and insect predation. Induced resistance mechanisms [...] agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic approach. Considering factors such as crop

• Pepper weevil

  more than 40,000 species. They have very hard bodies and are small in size. They prefer crops from the Solanaceae family, especially the Capsicum genus (peppers); [...] When they are already present on the crop, the best approach is to monitor them during the cooler parts of the day, as this is when they are most active [...] loss of fruit, whether they fall to the ground or contain holes where eggs are laid or adults were hatched. Meanwhile, the larvae develop in flower buds

• Blackcurrant aphid

  betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blackcurrant aphid are 1.3-2.6 mm long and pale greenish white or sometimes yellowish, often with [...] where it curls and rolls the young leaves. Some populations do not migrate from currants.

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  to young plants. There are often two strains present in the greenhouse. V10 covers both so mutation is less likely and plants are protected naturally. This [...] Convinced that cooperation and sharing knowledge are key to promoting natural crop protection , leading biological solutions producer, Koppert Biological [...] growers around the world. The two innovative biological solutions producers are located in the heart of the Dutch fruit and vegetable growing region and closely

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels. We need clear regulations [...] dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums [...] of the impact of chemical pesticides. My father developed severe eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier