• How to tackle the global threat of invasive thrips

  May 13, 2024

  capable of causing significant damage to a wide range of crops. As they continue to spread, Koppert sees an increasing need to find effective and sustainable [...] protection , is taking a proactive approach to address the challenge of invasive thrips species. Koppert's Research and Development (R&D) units from various [...] thrips, making it a valuable ally in the battle against these crop-damaging pests. Although Franklinothrips vespiformis is not new to the market, its use

• Linflowers wants to eliminate the need for chemicals all year round

  September 5, 2019

  there are many challenges, but on the other hand, new information and new knowledge are constantly made available. You have to be willing and able to use it [...] want to make sure we do not need any chemicals during the year.’ Anyone who wants to achieve success with biological crop protection will have to invest [...] with a market extending from Ireland to the west to far beyond Moscow to the east. ASDA in the UK and Kaufland in Germany are among their end customers.

• Koppert and Lantmännen BioAgri partner to further develop biological seed treatment

  September 29, 2016

  will continue to cover its home market area in Scandinavia and around the Baltic Sea. Both parties have also agreed to further develop a strong partnership [...] for a broader range of crops and regions Koppert’s Global Business Development Manager, Martin Koppert, says the acquisition gives Koppert access to the [...] countries outside of Europe and for a wide range of crops. This acquisition fits our strategy to provide ‘on seed’ solutions for a broader range of crops. It will

• The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis has been an important trump card in spider mite control for many years now

  June 17, 2021

  predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus , as a basis to control spider mites. ‘What this does is slow down the development of spider mites. If these harmful bugs [...] important trump card in spider mite control for many years now.’ Earlier visibility of population According to Van de Ven, the introduction of Spidex Vital [...] not really a problem during monitoring. Many other predatory mites have an even lighter colour. And in my experience, the mites soon acquire a red-orange

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your outdoor crops

  December 14, 2023

  There are many reasons to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), from a desire to grow more sustainably to an urgent need to find alternatives to conventional [...] 'And we zoom in on the need: Is it a must to prevent any and all damage to the crop because the customer demands a perfect fruit? Or can the plant handle [...] market – is so important. Because in the end, we want to work with and for growers to develop a system that is easily integrated into their current way

• Koppert introduces new trap to combat Drosophila suzukii

  July 4, 2017

  Koppert Biological Systems has developed a new trap named ‘ Drososan ’ to help growers of soft fruits to capture, monitor, and control the fruit fly Drosophila [...] generic Moskisan trap to capture Drosophila suzukii. In contrast to the Moskisan trap, Drososan has been specifically designed to combat Drosophila suzukii [...] suzukii. For instance, the trap is now coloured red – a colour known to be particularly attractive to the harmful fruit fly. Better insight into level of

• Growers responding to the new strain of green peach aphid

  March 11, 2025

  concern due to its increased resistance to treatments and accelerated development rate. As this strain continues to spread, the market is beginning to respond [...] stranger to challenges, but the emergence of a new Myzus persicae strain has growers and industry professionals rethinking their approach. The new strain [...] ornamentals —many of which are core crops in several regions—this new strain represents a significant threat. Shifting strategies In response, many producers

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

  June 11, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] 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 grower battling [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest

• This guy comes standard with 50 years experience

  November 20, 2017

  of this biological solution. That’s why Koppert released a new ‘how to use’ video. Click here to watch the video . [...] nematodes remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by a number of weeks (up to 16 weeks in [...] Koppert Biological Systems, has developed a gel formulation for its nematode range. A formation that will increase the shelf life of these highly effective

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

  May 19, 2025

  there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate [...] adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ [...] Greenpeace launched a major campaign, and the reputation of Almeria’s growers was at stake. “ There was no other option, ” Kris says. “ We had to change. Either