• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 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

  October 8, 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 specialized 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

• FAQ Spidex Vital

  After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the s [...] co-developed this product with a partner in our business. They will also supply this formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species [...] Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species as in de former Spidex Vital: Phytoseiulus persimilis. When does it turn from white

• 20250158_Valto_-_Label_V10_0_8_liter_EN_-_108x195mm_-_DEF_HR.pdf

  ANTI-POISON CENTRE or a doctor. AFTER SKIN CONTACT: Wash with plenty of soap and water. In case of skin irritation or rash: Contact a doctor. DIRECTIONS FOR [...] V10 per 1 l of water with cold water (approximately 8°C). A maximum water volume of 8l/ha. Apply a maximum of 1.0 l of diluted product to 12.5 m2. • Add [...] Distributed by: 0,8 L UK MAPP 19124 DIRECTIONS FOR USE MAPP 19124 FORMULATION A suspension concentrate containing 5-25 mg/l mild Pepino Mosaic Virus isolate

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  strategies. Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202604201216224d489a1f Event: be7281b82de84810a5beb229bede41c5 Side Effect App Available To Download Now Current [...] ve capacity of beneficial microbes and insects, problems with molting, or a repellent effect. Digital Assistant New features of the renewed Side Effects [...] Vroegop. The Koppert One Side Effects App Offers: Comprehensive data: Access a detailed database to make informed decisions about integrating chemical pesticides

• 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

  Mycotal Your natural partner for a healthy crop! Partners with Nature 2 Introduction Mycotal is a unique biological solution that effectively controls [...] selected and produced for biocontrol. The product has a long history of continuous development from a solid fermentation to the more efficient liquid fermentation [...] in tomato, research station Eurofins – De Bredelaar in the Netherlands, 2020. The crop was treated 3 times with a 7 day interval. The graph shows the o