• Capirel: the new champion of fruit cultivation and non-greenhouse vegetables

  January 28, 2019

  reduce the pest population in the autumn, a period in which no conventional insecticide can usually be used. This lowers the infestation levels of their [...] cultivation.' ‘The arrival of Capirel on the market has another important advantage for the fruit cultivation sector,’ says Cyrille. ‘As a lot of fruit is eaten [...] struggling with the residue of chemicals in their crops. Capirel is a new weapon in the armoury, complementary to other techniques, to help the fruit growers

• Biocontrol in agriculture: a strategy for chemical residue-free growing

  March 21, 2024

  meet the high standards set by various countries. Meeting the increasing demands of the supply chain The global supply chain, particularly in the food [...] ess. Studies show that products promoted as sustainable had a 17% market share in 2022 , which was a 3,3% increase from 2015. In addition, 65% of consumers [...] One significant advantage of biocontrol is the absence of chemical residues in agricultural produce, presenting a host of benefits for growers, supply

• 'EU regulations obstruct biological crop protection'

  November 28, 2019

  entering the market as a result. This poses an obstacle to the rapid, green transition of agriculture. The findings of this study have been published in the [...] admit a biological pesticide. Earlier this year virtually the same team of researchers published an article in Frontiers in Plant Science about the mechanism [...] there is still a long way to go, as is evident from the interim evaluation set out in the sustainability memorandum published by the Ministry of Agriculture

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] successfully collaborated in the implementation of an IPM program, which has facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has

• Koppert team attends virtual ABIM conference

  October 26, 2020

  are grown. ‘Agri markets are the next frontier for the biocontrol industry and the market is clearly large enough for all of us to play a role. Biocontrol [...] meet the industry’s requirements. Positive developments presented at the conference included a number of new technical innovations such as the use of drones [...] and the need for a holistic approach in agriculture have a huge potential to transform the sector from an extractive activity that does harm to the planet

• Biological pesticides and fungicides for pest control in outdoor crops

  December 6, 2023

  bridging many of these gaps. Food and safety authorities are now quickly catching up in agriculture, by extending the registration of biocontrol methods for outdoor [...] With the rising challenge of chemical resistances and the increasing restrictions on chemical pesticides in agriculture, growers are forced to find new [...] to fill gaps in their crop protection strategies. In horticulture biological fungicides and pesticides have already proven to be effective in bridging

• The RISE Foundation Project: “The Future of crop protection in Europe”

  May 19, 2020

  resilience. A study was set up on how to make such a transition work and to provide policy recommendations for it. This study is supported by a number of organizations [...] organizations of which Koppert is the only one with a focus on biocontrol and bioprotectant technologies. The outcome of this science-based study is reflected [...] that a change is needed in agriculture and crop protection. Not just in agriculture, but also in areas that have a strong influence on land use, the crops

• Biological pesticides and fungicides – The natural way to control pests and diseases in outdoor crops

  August 10, 2023

  parts of the world are catching up. "We are in the process of extending the registration of Mycotal , a biological insecticide for the control of white [...] with Trianum As a result of these efforts, many countries have since approved the use of Trianum ( Trichoderma harzianum T-22 ) in a number of outdoor crops [...] to fill gaps in their plant protection systems. In horticulture, biological pesticides and fungicides already fill many of these gaps. And in agriculture

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

  May 19, 2025

  recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory [...] 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 people like [...] products. The combination of scientific research, cutting-edge technology, and deep respect for nature distinguishes Koppert in the global market. The legacy

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  notice that the whitefly’s development cycle had clearly been inhibited in the spots treated with Mycotal. We used the same dosage of Enermix in the three test [...] dosages of the predatory bug. As a result of that choice, we’ve yet to find out how much of the effect can be attributed to Mycotal.’ Greater peace of mind [...] approved on the label. In several independent studies, Mycotal has been and continues to be the most efficient product on the market. Instead of conidia,