• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager [...] entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After [...] l challenges. At first, he joined a government lab with the Junta de Andalucía. But when Koppert came looking for a research director, he saw an opportunity

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly [...] in the north. ‘We had reached a technical impasse with this bug, especially in the “zero residue” programs. Capsanem is a powerful tool for managing Ne [...] particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  December 18, 2018

  ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and distributors in more than 100 countries, family-owned Valto has a specialised range of products [...] working,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Kris De Smet. ‘Registration in several European countries is expected in a few weeks or months’ time. We expect that

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  young plants in a fine mist. This is followed by a second fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of [...] operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong [...] plants, the company has decided to pursue a strict preventive policy. ‘We have set a very high standard,’ say Van de Wel, Veldhuijs, and Mulder. ‘Our dosages

• Mycotal_-_Brochure_-_A4_-_EN_-_GS_Koppert_2025_-_Digital.pdf

  Compatible with a wide range of plant protection products.* How Mycotal works After applying Mycotal, the spores germinate and form a germ tube. A specific [...] Mycotal Your natural partner for a healthy crop! Biocontrol is our nature Mycotal is a unique biological solution that effectively controls whiteflies [...] selected and produced for biocontrol. The product has a long history of continuous development from a solid fermentation to the more efficient liquid fermentation