• Beneficial nematodes

  proof - pests cannot build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue Success stories Entonem [...] specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem How do nematodes work? Beneficial nematodes use a fascinating strategy for parasitising [...] parasitising and killing their host insects. Here's how they work: Seeking out hosts: Entomopathogenic nematodes actively search for potential insect hosts

• Horiver Drystick

  Drystick for trapping and monitoring different flying insects. The traps work particularly well for bugs such as Lygus spp. and Nesidiocoris tenuis. Pests [...] sticky trap and get caught in the glue. Presentation Polysterene cards coated with dry sticky glue. Available colours and sizes Yellow: 10x25 cm; 25x40 cm White: [...] 10x25 cm: 10 pieces 25x40 cm: 12 pieces Application Place traps in areas with high risk of pest infestation such as areas near doors, gable ends and lateral

• Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

  Buha manages some 9000 solitary oak trees withing this municipality. In 2020 the level of infestation with the oak processionary caterpillar within the [...] centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation with distributor Mertens and decided that in spring we would start [...] benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with significant contact options within the built-up area. For the optimal effect

• Apple

  branches and weakened trees from wood-boring species Biological control of apple caterpillars Successful management starts with monitoring pest activity and [...] sustainability requirements. Koppert supports professional apple producers with biological crop protection solutions and integrated pest management (IPM) [...] populations throughout the growing season. By combining biological control with monitoring and preventive strategies, growers can reduce pest pressure while

• Ahold Delhaize: ‘We can't sell anything without substantiated information’

  December 18, 2018

  direction when it comes to the requirements set for transparency. ‘We work with standard growers and cultivators in a close and solid partnership, so that [...] basic level of sustainability by 2020. Currently, Albert Heijn is working together with the Dutch 'Milieu Project Sierteelt' (MPS, environmental project [...] the issues are for the ornamentals sector and how improvements can be made. With twenty supermarket chains across the world, this is important to us, as we

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  government lab with the Junta de Andalucía. But when Koppert came looking for a research director, he saw an opportunity that aligned perfectly with his growing [...] and regions. But reinforcing them with strategic releases of Koppert’s solutions has shown great promise. Combined with microbiologicals, these products [...] It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, José Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  been laid. Some early trials with biological solutions were already underway in the nearby mountains. “ We had begun testing with predatory mites and the results [...] chemicals - it was about a mindset shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success [...] adds: ‘ I am so proud that Koppert still leads the way and provides growers with secure supply, superior quality, expert guidance and advice, and access to

• Pepino mosaic virus

  against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain [...] environments particularly vulnerable. There are several strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic [...] more severe strains It reduces symptom severity and economic damage How V10 Works After application: V10 infects the plant in a controlled manner The plant

• Shore fly

  However, they can transmit plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental [...] also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short antennae and short legs. The head of the adult has a pair of conspicuous [...] have grey-brown patches. Although shore flies can occasionally be confused with sciarid flies ( Bradysia paupera & Lycoriella ingenua) , they are more stoutly

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes work? Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes control pests through a process [...] applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To avoid blockage, all [...] nematodes sinking to the bottom of the spray tank Avoid sprayers equipped with centrifugal or piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F