• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  relationship with insects. They play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Nematodes, microscopic roundworms found naturally in soil ecosystems [...] are highly effective in controlling harmful insects, while posing no risk to humans, animals, or plants – the perfect fit to control wireworms in potatoes [...] belonging to the Elateridae family, pose a significant threat to potato production. Most of the effective conventional soil insecticides targeted at wireworms

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation of an integrated pest management system supported by Koppert's [...] they recommended us to use the products that have worked very well so far," said Martin Salazar, HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for [...] the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release of beneficial agents such

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  implementing a successful biological pest control program for the past four years. Together they have managed to control pests such as spider mites , thrips [...] by reducing the pesticide load. José Luis Loera, production manager, explains: "Biological pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of the

• Koppert collaborates with Valto to control harmful tomato virus

  October 8, 2018

  region and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through a network of 27 su [...] more than 100 countries, family-owned Valto has a specialized range of products and will benefit from Koppert’s extensive distribution network, supply [...] Virus (PepMV) which has been accountable for substantial losses in tomato production around the world. Since its introduction, this natural crop protection

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  creation of new biological control products identified by CABI Raising the awareness of available registered biological control products in specific countries [...] and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local production facilities of natural enemies [...] non-chemical integrated pest management solutions that ultimately allow farmers to grow more and lose less to agricultural pests and diseases.’ Following

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  aphid infestations, Koppert are pleased to introduce two new products to its aphid control product portfolio: Rophoria and Syrphidend . The hoverfly-based [...] valuable resource for sustainable pest management practices in various agricultural settings. A Robust Approach To Aphid Control Incorporating Rophoria and [...] Syrphidend into our aphid control product portfolio represents a strategic move to address the challenges posed by aphids . Hoverflies can be combined

• Natutec Drive – On the road to precision biological control

  March 10, 2021

  effect of our biocontrol products. As new products become available, we need to carry out trials to make sure these products work well with Natutec Drive [...] Designed to make biological control of crop pests more efficient, effective and labour-saving, Koppert Biological Systems' newest application tool – Natutec [...] distributing predatory mites and insects essential for the biological control of pests and diseases in the cultivation of fruit and vegetables in a variety

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years [...] spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control over hotspots; [...] Even more impact on spider mite control! It all started with Spidex ( Phytoseiulus persimilis ) at Koppert more than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  accutate dosing, Mirical offers enhanced pest control. Koppert's proven and trusted biological solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available [...] solution results in a faster population buildup in the crop and better pest control. As a welcome bonus the strips also provide a clear visual indicator [...] the new solution makes full use of the bugs ' predatory behaviours to control Whitefly in a number of greenhouse vegetables. True to Koppert's commitment

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar . ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based [...] Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner [...] either of nematodes or of nematodes plus Bacillus thuringiensis -based products. ‘That is effective around ten days in and if the trees have at least 30%