• About Koppert

  we explore, understand, and apply these natural solutions in partnership with nature. Using natural enemies to control pests, bumblebees for pollination [...] Biocontrol is our Nature The answers to many of today’s agricultural and environmental challenges are already out there: in nature itself. At Koppert,

• 100% Sustainable Agriculture

  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 DNA. Fifty years [...] years ago our founder was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat spider mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert [...] leader in developing sustainable solutions against diseases and pests for decades. We tackle these with biostimulants, beneficial nematodes , natural enemies

• Consumers

  and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society, with safe food in sufficient [...] lacewings. Visit our YouTube channel to see how natural enemies attack their prey. Natural pollination What is natural pollination ? Vegetables such as tomatoes [...] growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] microscopic roundworms that serve as natural agents for biological pest control . Beneficial nematodes are highly specific in their choice of hosts and do not [...] Effective control of onion and bean seed fly Wireworms control in potatoes Using nematodes in fruit orchards How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  mite species in one way Uniform distribution of natural enemies resulting in the continuous efficiency of an integrated system Safe for natural enemies; no [...] developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies. This uniform distribution results in effective biological pest control , as the mites [...] used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations. The Airobug special fan, in combination with the revolving dosage pot, ensures

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with [...] shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, the utilization of artificial [...] challenge of ensuring efficient pollination in indoor settings. While outdoor pollination is often facilitated by natural agents like wind and insects, artificially

• Predatory insects

  these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have [...] beneficial insects known for their role in natural pest control. Ladybirds control aphids through their natural predatory behaviour. Ladybirds use their [...] Predatory bugs Predatory bugs are beneficial insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt

• Integrated Pest Management

  practices that deter pests from infesting in the first place. Monitoring Regular monitoring of pest populations helps in making informed decisions about control [...] conditions and new information. Integrated Pest Management in agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces [...] The beneficial organisms prey or parasitise on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping Crop monitoring and scouting

• Open field pollination

  Pollination plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful [...] genetic diversity, and promoting robust crop growth. Bumblebees in particular are nature’s best pollinators for open field crops, like cherries, apples and [...] growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of outdoor crop pollination , both honeybees and bumblebees

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming [...] solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse [...] product Steinernema feltiae has significantly reduced these destructive larvae in his crop. ‘This is the first year we have applied Steinernema feltiae and