• Pea blight, leaf and pod spot

  plant pathogen that causes A scochyta blight on pea (leaf blight or pea blight) and lesions of stems, leaves, and pods (pea leaf spot and pea pod spot) [...] stems and pods of peas. The spots on leaves and pods are round, on the stems they are more elongated. The lesions are light brown, sunken and surrounded [...] the primary leaves. The fungus is seed borne and thus also causes post- and pre-emergence damping off and dwarfing. Other Ascochyta species may also infect

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Level 3 - level 1 and/or 2 symptoms plus difficulties in breathing and/or a feeling of suffocating Level 4 - level 1 and/or 2 and/or 3 symptoms plus heart [...] sting and treatment. Download the poster version of Bumblebee stings and allergies via the link below. Download poster Bumblebee, honeybee, and wasp stings [...] different colours and patterns. In general, bumblebees are larger than honeybees, and hairier than wasps. Only bumblebee workers and queens have a stinger

• The Trianum and Vidi Parva Foundation

  February 27, 2019

  importance of promoting and maintaining a healthy and resilient relationship between the plant, soil and microbes. The loss and reduced efficiency of many [...] plants Root Health and Condition Fortafol-D is a water-soluble emulsion of humic and fulvic acids. A biostimulant that stimulates and strengthens the crop [...] zone Trianum and Vidi Parva work together to optimise root establishment, and Trichoderma harzianum T-22 colonisation. Repeated research and field trials

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly and thrips control

  Control whitefly and thrips with entomopathogenic fungi Whiteflies and thrips are common pests that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. An effective [...] whiteflies and thrips and germinate, penetrating the insect's cuticle and invading the body cavity. Once inside, the fungus releases enzymes that break down [...] quality and shelf life. With the introduction of this new generation Mycotal, we ensure that you continue to benefit from the highest quality and best performing

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each other’s data and promoting sustainable [...] CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat pests which threaten the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their [...] integrated pest management solutions that ultimately allow farmers to grow more and lose less to agricultural pests and diseases.’ Following the signing of the

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  substances that have an instantly lethal effect on various fungal diseases • On the roots of the crop, the bacterium competes for space and nutrients with [...] ic stress This is a great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better production results. Bi [...] stage. It suitable for both conventional and organic agriculture, having been verified by both the Soil Association and the Organic Farmers & Growers Farmers

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  April 19, 2018

  safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all know that mineral [...] of their cultivation processes. That has been changing over the last twenty years and it is now becoming clear that conventional, non-sustainable cultivation [...] interactions. If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help it better.’ Peter Maes states that greater understanding of the i

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

  March 17, 2025

  eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier alternative.” That’s when they turned to Koppert’s biological [...] also from policymakers in The Hague and Brussels. We need clear regulations and support, not shifting policies that make long-term planning impossible.” [...] purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce. Over the years, the family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  organic farming and biological crop protection . This transition required Lukas to question traditional approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous [...] the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  conditions for quality biological cultivation. And this includes Koppert’s Natupol bumblebee hives that ensure the blueberry plants are well pollinated [...] production and we used one Natupol Booster hive per hectare last spring. The other part of the plantation is in the second year of production and here we [...] are that: Bumblebees are more active at low temperatures or bad weather than natural bees Bumblebees have a high capacity to visit more flowers and are