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

  July 13, 2021

  under abiotic/biotic stress This is a great beginning for a healthy, flourishing and resilient crop, and is the perfect starting point for better production [...] over 55400,000 ha of arable land in the EU. How it works Pseudomonas chlororaphis is administered via seed treatment. This is the way it works: • The bacterium [...] putting the plant in a heightened state of readiness; this strongly increases the resistance capacity of the new crop • Growth is promoted, even under

• Spidex Vital® sets new standards in spider control

  May 12, 2021

  Spidex Vital ® has only been on the market for a short period, but already its performance is striking a chord with growers, and there are strong indications [...] method is centred on the use of an undisclosed artificial diet, which significantly increases the rearing capacity of P. persimilis . “This is a modern [...] original system is now obsolete, which means that Tetranychus urticae , which was the principle food source in the old rearing system, is no longer required

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of [...] natural enemies continue to make a difference in sustainable agriculture, securing a future where food production is in harmony with the environment. Thanks [...] takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work of people like

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  December 18, 2018

  e and agriculture, while working in partnership with nature. ‘Knowing & recognizing’ received a massive make-over in 2017 and now counts 443 pages of the [...] information concerning the prevalent pests and diseases is accessible to other parts of the world in different languages. ’As both public and governmental [...] of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost importance. A knowledge company The English version of ‘Knowing and re

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber [...] market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his land to creating a tiny [...] biological solutions work required a shift from a curative mindset to a preventive approach — aiming at a natural balance in their crops and how to maintain [...] crops. Our consultants have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms, she also

• Effective Wireworm Control In Potato Crops With Beneficial Nematodes

  July 19, 2024

  adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworm infestations and is also a helpful protocol in which to determine the species of [...] beneficial nematodes , are a group of parasitic nematodes that have a unique relationship with insects. They play an important role in the biological control [...] are very flexible in terms of a temperature window, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures. Both these products are available in large agri-ready formats

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] organic farming was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed [...] result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born [...] introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of predation when red Spidex Vital is observed.

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  predatory mite Amblyseius andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological [...] with a high performance slow release sachet with not one, but two feeder mites to the breeding sachet. Trials show that the sachet is active over a period [...] andersoni is fairly cold tolerant, so it emerges from hibernation earlier in the season, to establish itself in the crop before Thrips can become a problem