• Crop Protection

  healthier food products. What is biological crop protection? Biological crop protection, often referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach [...] protection is the practice of protecting plants against pests, diseases, and harmful influences to ensure healthy growth and reliable harvests. It is essential [...] At Koppert, we provide biological crop protection solutions that offer natural alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals

• Natutec Airobug

  Use the Natutec Airobug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in [...] revolving dosage pots ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this [...] distance of at least 10 metres from the Airobug. Product components The Airobug is available for mono-rail or pipe-rail and consists of the following components:

• Natutec Mini-Airbug

  Adjustable dosing pot and mixing pot The Mini-Airbug is also available for use on trolleys and is then delivered with a converter Volume of dosing pot/drum [...] Use the Natutec Mini-Airbug for the distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Mini-Airbug can be used for full-field distribution, specific hot [...] revolving dosing pot ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees a uniform distribution of this

• Natupol Fly

  emerge over time, depending on the temperature If outdoor temperature is below 18°C it is best to keep the pupae indoors at a temperature of 20-25°C untill [...] another flower the pollen are transferred to the pistils of the flower which is needed for pollination . Presentation Cardboard tube which contains 1 kg pupae [...] flowers per m². As a general rule apply 100-300 pupae per m² per week. It is important to start introducing the first pupae the week prior to blossom since

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] to common plant diseases. Healthy soil Maintaining healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for [...] promptly disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread

• Integrated Pest Management

  What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] insects and biological control One of the key aspects of IPM is harnessing the power of natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic [...] pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting is the systematic observation of crops throughout

• Pepino mosaic virus

  What is Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV)? Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is one of the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production [...] hygiene is insufficient. Protection against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use [...] use of cross-protection with a mild strain, such as V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants

• Biological Pest Control

  to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance [...] involves introducing non-native natural enemies, such as predators or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new [...] of the introduced natural enemy to keep pest populations in check. Augmentative biological control Augmentative biological control is a method of pest

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  production for a healthy planet. Partners with nature, that is the guiding principle in everything we do! Pioneering is not new to Koppert. In fact, it’s in our [...] these with biostimulants, beneficial nematodes , natural enemies, fungi, and bacteria. In short: natural solutions that contribute to a healthy, safe, resilient [...] this enables us to develop targeted natural solutions for the challenges you face as a modern farmer. This approach is bearing fruit: farmers around the

• Onion fly

  Delia antiqua ) infestations. Steinernema feltiae is a beneficial nematode species that is effective natural enemy of onion fly larvae. These nematodes are [...] onion fly and bean seed fly What is Onion fly? The onion fly ( Delia antiqua ), also referred to as the onion maggot, is a frequent pest that harms allium [...] allium plants, including leek, garlic, and onion crops. It is a small fly, measuring between 5 and 7 mm long, with a grayish-yellowish body and clear wings