• Yes, I’m satisfied with Natupol Booster and Koppert’s services!

  n results in increased number of seeds in the fruit, which gives firmer and larger fruits ‘Yes, I’m satisfied with Koppert’s bumblebees and services!’ [...] is the largest plantation of bio blueberries in Romania. The farm is located in the village of Mija deep in the picturesque county of Dambovita. Surrounded [...] plantation is in the third year of production and we used one Natupol Booster hive per hectare last spring. The other part of the plantation is in the second

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  Spidex ). This product is supplied in bottle sizes of 2,000 and 10,000. The mite is a specialist predator of spider mites and does not feed on anything else [...] es, though per m 2 in cane fruit such as raspberries. The table below is a guideline for application rates in different crops, and different pest pressures [...] between predator and prey is achieved. This can be seen by the new growth of the plant being free of damage, and the presence of predatory mites in spider mite

• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  found in the flowers. Adult Orius feeding on thrips. The establishment of Orius is most effective at day temperatures in excess of 18 0 C, and in view of [...] due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive nature, particularly so in the case of the western flower thrips Frankliniella [...] problematic during the summer, and strawberry growers are increasingly using the predatory bug Orius laevigatus (Thripor) in tunnels or glasshouses, to help

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging the importance of learning from both setbacks and triumphs in this evolving process [...] insects in their organic farming approach. By introducing predatory mites and other beneficial insects, Lukas has witnessed a boost in confidence in the ecosystem [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding [...] latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant [...] gain ground in major crops such as maize, soya, and sugar cane. Drones with cameras and sensors will soon be used to detect pest hotspots in the enormous

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  December 18, 2018

  security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa and Koppert Kenya and CABI are collaborating in a number [...] This follows the success of earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI and the Koppert Foundation stepped up their efforts to combat [...] number of areas in East and West Africa. Validating each other’s data and promoting sustainable agriculture will benefit thousands of growers who annually battle

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "E [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures

• Cerall.. a powerful weapon against Fusarium, Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum

  July 13, 2021

  effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision [...] Cerall Control Seed Borne Fungal Diseases In cereal production, seed-borne fungi, such as Fusarium , Tilletia caries and Septoria nodorum are serious threats [...] the crop, the bacterium competes for space and nutrients with the crop diseases, inhibiting their development and thus strengthening the roots • The bacterium

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started growing lettuce [...] to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven by firsthand [...] years, and now you can’t imagine horticulture without biological pest control.” A partnership rooted in trust The connection between Stolk Brothers and Koppert

• ‘Knowing & recognising’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  solutions for food crops and ornamental plants mounts, and measures are taken to reduce the use of chemicals in agriculture and horticulture, the importance [...] horticulture and agriculture, while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing & recognising’ received a massive make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 [...] Systems’ revised and updated reference book on pests, disease and their biological solutions – has been translated into Dutch, French and Spanish. The English