• Cottony cushion scale

  first ever example of successful classical biological control. The cottony cushion scale has subsequently spread widely through most of the tropical and [...] and subtropical countries of the world. It is also periodically discovered in greenhouses in temperate regions, but is not generally a pest in these situations [...] scale is a particular pest of citrus, Acacia spp ., Casuarina spp . and Pittosporum spp ., but it can damage many types of fruit and forest trees, and

• Capsanem controls box tree moth biologically

  June 26, 2019

  sinica and Buxus colchica. The first sighting of the moth from the Crambidae family, a native to South-East Asia, was made in Germany in 2007. ‘In the past [...] the cocoons of hibernating larvae need to be identified and removed from November to March. It is then important to detect the early signs of an attack in [...] Capsanem (entomopathogenic nematodes) to control the larvae of the box tree moth. Evening sprays of these predatory nematodes are recommended. Nematodes provide

• Biocontrol: proven success in row crops

  October 17, 2024

  amount to a total of about 1.21 billion metric tons worldwide. Soybeans represented 59% of the world's oilseed production and is one of the most important [...] the backbone of many diets around the world and their ability to be cultivated on large scale helps ensure a stable and abundant supply of staple foods [...] cereal in terms of production volume and global human food consumption of maize amounts to 18.5 kg/capita/year. For 2023/24, the consumption of maize was forecasted

• California red scale

  moult into the grey stage, named after the colour of the edges of their shield. Mating occurs at the start of this stage, before the female finally matures [...] especially in the case of young citrus. Young trees can suffer greatly and die if the branches are lost. Life cycle and appearance of California red scale [...] offspring. Each female can produce 100-150 young over a period of six to eight weeks, at a rate of one to three a day. The crawlers are mobile and very small

• Potato aphid

  potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) is of North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with [...] therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit [...] production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour

• Biocontrol solutions for outdoor crops – Koppert partners with European growers

  June 1, 2023

  over the world.” The European pilots follow an extensive trialling period in Brazil, the world's largest agricultural market. There, the adoption of biological [...] continues to grow rapidly as a result of the diminishing effectiveness of chemical products. Felipe was part of the team that organised the trials in Brazil [...] products into practice. With the support of our dedicated Agri team, they are ready to experience the benefits of our proven solutions for outdoor crops

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 22, 2022

  up to an estimated reduction of 9000 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2022 Streamlining production processes such as the introduction of a green label greenhouse for [...] 1660 m3 of water saved thanks to improved cleaning techniques and increased yields. An increasing number of electric cars are now in use. 75% of the fuel [...] e Fuel Program, resulting in a reduction of our CO2 footprint by 250 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2021 8500 tonnes of CO2 compensated via the Gold Standard Foundation

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Effective control with beneficial nematodes Effective control of onion and bean seed fly Bean seed fly ( [...] nematodes as a substitution of conventional pesticides or as a complement. Using beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards The incorporation of beneficial nematodes [...] enhancing the overall health of the orchard ecosystem. Trials conducted across various regions have showcased the efficacy of these microscopic worms in

• Koppert expands global presence: bringing our products closer to the market

  March 11, 2024

  the success of existing production facilities in the Netherlands, Spain, and Brazil, the subsidiary in Mexico has also introduced a state-of-the-art biofactory [...] inaugural year of full-scale operation. This expansion spree over recent years aligns with Koppert's decentralization strategy, indicative of its steadfast [...] growers worldwide. The opening of these biofactories serves as a testament to Koppert's continuous commitment to leading the world forward in sustainable agriculture

• Greenhouse whitefly

  The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes [...] can be transmitted. The consumption of plant sap and secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly important