• Mini-Airbug, Rapid deployment of beneficials.

  May 8, 2019

  application of predatory mites to the entire crop, or localised pest control. The device is convenient, and ideal for releasing various types of predatory [...] predatory mite in a single work session. Natural enemies are distributed over the crop very evenly, increasing the effectiveness of pest control This handy device [...] simpler for your employees Reduces labour by up to 80% in a single work session Different combinations of natural enemies can be released to control pests such

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer [...] there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated [...] product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved in a trial

• Optimising disease biocontrol in propagation

  April 26, 2021

  hygiene programme is a significant part of the disease control strategy. The use of peroxyacetic acid, e.g. Jet 5, at a 1% v/v dilution, is the nurseryman’s [...] generally lead to poor root development, or in severe cases, to a complete loss of rooting potential. Trays of cuttings that fail to produce healthy rooted [...] Optimising disease biocontrol in nursery stock propagation The nursery stock propagator’s productivity plan is based on three propagation productivity

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  two grams of Trianium-G on each mat before putting out the new plants in ‘duo’ pots (two plants in one rockwool cube). He decided to do this in response [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] Trianum, levels of Phythium have decreased dramatically. Up until 2019, there was a lot of damage and loss of production at the end of cultivation. Whole

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars , which means they are less harmful [...] nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases

• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  projects in 7 different countries. In total, 23,150 farmers (and consequently the same number of families) were reached with these projects, of which some [...] Another example is the development of a programme for the biological control of bacterial wilt in tomato in India together with our partner East West Seed [...] cardamom production in Guatemala, improved maize production in Malawi, a school gardening programme in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, a

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of the pest. Digging up soil samples and inspecting for wireworm larvae, which are slender [...] growth of potato plants may indicate wireworm damage to the root system. Monitoring for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil [...] systems commonly used in agriculture. This ensures thorough coverage of the root zone where wireworms larvae are active. Timing is critical, as nematodes

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Nesidiocoris showing up in crops from February onwards, which is really early. Nesidiocoris tenuis is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 [...] backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so [...] Macrolophus . Capsanem is a valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  the course of biological control in Spain. A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology [...] the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why [...] them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth is key Place the hives in the warmest part of the tunnel/greenhouse, ensuring they catch [...] during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate on pollination and colony quality is also time-sensitive. The longer unfavorable [...] pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature of 15 ºC for