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

  August 10, 2023

  at Koppert, explains which solutions are available for outdoor use today, which are awaiting registration, and how they fit into IPM systems. “Biological [...] “Biological pesticides and fungicides are completely natural,” explains Paolo Banzato. “The active ingredients are microscopic organisms, such as beneficial fungi [...] greatest number of biological solutions. Other parts of the world are catching up. "We are in the process of extending the registration of Mycotal , a biological

• Blackcurrant aphid

  betraying their presence in the crop. Wingless females of the blackcurrant aphid are 1.3-2.6 mm long and pale greenish white or sometimes yellowish, often with

• ''The spider mites were eradicated in a very short space of time''

  May 31, 2021

  if released too early, when there are no signs of spider mites yet. Nor is it a disaster, on the other hand, if they are released a little too late, when [...] old variant. The predatory mites enter the crops with greater vigour. They are immediately active. The spider mites were eradicated in a very short space [...] reproduce quickly so that could be a challenge. We will have to wait and see how the predatory mites behave when the spider mite population is higher than

• Citrus thrips

  Eggs are laid in soft leaf tissues or young fruit and can take 6-24 days to hatch depending on temperature. It is the second instar larvae that are responsible

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it [...] the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on

• Producing Koppert’s ‘little heroes’ – nematodes for pest control

  September 5, 2019

  nematodes, bacteria and fungi are cultivated for the biological control of pests and diseases. The entomopathogenic nematodes are grown in liquid media to give [...] process runs through three phases: first the nematodes are grown in a laboratory flask, then they are placed in a scale-up bioreactor, and finally scaled-up [...] is why they are formulated in a special matrix. In this matrix they ‘move’ very little, saving their energy to do their work when they are applied by the

• Sadhguru stimulates horticultural sector to take action towards a 'Conscious Planet'.

  March 17, 2022

  market leader in the field of biological crop protection . All three companies are contributors to the international platform EatThis. a network of horticultural [...] government policy to revive and regenerate soils. Sadhguru: ‘It doesn’t matter how much wealth, education and money we have, our children cannot enjoy their

• Trianum Brochure

  against soil-borne diseases Who we are Trianum To make our world more sustainable, we need ways of growing that are both safe and healthy. We believe [...] in their crops. Improving crop health, resilience, and yield. Together we are meeting the highest food safety demands on our way to our ultimate goal: 100% [...] be effective, and pesticides (chemical substances for controlling pests) are only used when alternative options do not produce the required result. •

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  Koppert is helping to change the model of crop protection worldwide. It’s how everything started. Our founders Jan and Peter Koppert knew a shift was needed [...] pioneers and changed their production style in their greenhouse step by step. We are replicating the same model in all parts of the world.” Through innovative [...] Koppert consultants While innovation is a cornerstone, the Koppert consultants are very valuable to growers. “They know and understand growers and the challenges

• World Food Day 2020

  October 16, 2020

  which we are facing in agriculture and horticulture these days.’ ‘There would be no life on earth without bacteria, fungi and viruses – they are vital to [...] to increase. People are becoming increasingly critical about the use of chemical agents in farming methods and this is why we are stepping up the production [...] ‘Microbes are essential for the overall functioning and wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware