• A Year Of Impact For The Koppert Foundation

  August 19, 2024

  in Uganda, education on sustainable farming in Zimbabwe, agroforestry projects in Kenya and Uganda and sustainable disease control in tomato in India. The [...] a board, a steering committee, and three working groups dedicated to smallholder farming, education and innovation, and social responsibility. Under the [...] focused on smallholder farmers, corporate social responsibility and educational initiatives. Since its inception in 2017, the Foundation has aimed to enhance

• Caterpillars

  feed on leaves and young shoots, and their enormous feeding capacity can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore [...] Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control products in action. More caterpillar control videos [...] Biological control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse

• Encarsia formosa

  native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical [...] head Avoid to hang cards at places exposed to direct sunlight The dosage of En-Strip or Enermix depends on climate, crop and whitefly density and should always [...] feed on whiteflies but rely on nectar and honeydew produced by other insects for their sustenance. Their presence in greenhouses and other controlled en

• At Koppert, every day is Earth Day

  April 26, 2021

  biggest challenges, we need to take the interests of people as well as nature to heart. We need to stay connected and understand how nature works. Restore Our [...] focuses not only on the need to reduce people’s impact on the planet as we recover from the effects of the pandemic, but also on how people can play a [...] look to nature for solutions, celebrate green technologies, and invest in innovative thinking that can make a lasting and transformative impact to restore

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  as plant health and resilience and resistance to drought, diseases and pathogens. 'Having initially focused on entomological solutions to combat pests in [...] agricultural systems need to change in order to improve food security and protect biodiversity and the environment. At the same time, the current global [...] can contribute to soil health and plant resilience to stress, a new world to explore. Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and well-being of

• Aphidius matricariae

  aphid, the larvae hatch and begin to feed internally. They use their specialized mouthparts to penetrate the aphid’s body and siphon off its nutrients [...] Aphid control with the parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized [...] all items How to use Aphidius matricariae The parasitic wasp Aphidius matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool

• Sustainable cultivation goes much further than pests and natural enemies

  December 18, 2018

  threat to food safety, and both chemicals and artificial fertilizers are products of the petrochemical industry which relies on mineral oil. ‘And we all [...] need to combat them. ‘This would make professional cultivation even more natural and much less dependent on chemical crop protection products and artificial [...] mineral oil is a finite natural resource and that there are already restraints on its use due partly to the CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the

• Pepino mosaic virus

  worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective prevention and management are critical for maintaining yield and marketability [...] depending on the strain, environmental conditions, and tomato variety, but common signs include: On leaves Mosaic or mottled patterns (light and dark green [...] chlorosis On fruits Marbling or uneven ripening Yellow or orange discoloration Necrotic streaks or spotting Reduced fruit quality and market value On plants

• Adalia bipunctata

  contributes to natural pest control, by preying upon aphids at various stages of their life cycle, helping to control aphid populations and prevent crop [...] per tree The dosage of Aphidalia depends on climate and the size of the trees and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] red markings on their wing covers. They have a compact body shape and are typically observed actively moving on plants, feeding on aphids . By recognising

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity [...] quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative humidity. In general [...] top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the