• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 14, 2024

  offer flexibility for growers and will help them to be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality. [...] are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these many challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining [...] operations. Harvesting not only involves labour but also involves a range of logistical factors such as transportation, storage, and processing. Flexibility

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  Harness the added value of nature’s helpers Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for [...] is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection [...] take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths rather than killing them. Or you could say: harness the added value of nature’s

• Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  March 9, 2022

  Municipality of Venray: Entonem nematodes make a big difference in the fight against oak processionary caterpillars In the Municipality of Venray a third of the [...] ’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in [...] outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars

• Koppert launches new range of insect traps

  September 7, 2021

  wide variety of crops. ‘The all-rounder Horiver continues to be the card with the best trapping capacity for more than 20 years. Still one of Koppert’s [...] Delta has glue on both sides of the card and can be folded into a large trap. Apply a pheromone dispenser to the inside of this trap and pests can be caught [...] caught on both surfaces of this trap designed for flying insects. The new range is available as of 7 September. For more information you can visit the Horiver

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  April 9, 2020

  issues. For example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea, and if the use of chemicals proves necessary, be sure to [...] therefore an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't [...] using too. If you don't, you run the risk of disrupting the biological balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory

• Use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 3, 2019

  cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals also means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that [...] legal requirements. They might set a requirement of much lower levels, for example, or limit the types of residues permitted. Integrated Pest Management [...] future. Always prepared Besides these general advantages of IPM, Swirski-Mite also offers a number of extras. For example, the Swirskii predatory mite not

• Effective control of foliar grapevine diseases with Tiagan

  Get in touch Tiagan mode of action Tiagan provides effective protection against grapevine foliar diseases through a dual mode of action. First, it's bio-active [...] and development, including the degradation and disruption of microbial cell walls. Application of Tiagan Tiagan is designed for foliar applications in grapevines [...] control of grapevine foliar diseases, including downy mildew ( Plasmopara viticola ) and powdery mildew ( Erysiphe necator ) . For optimal protection of grape

• Benefits of using parasitic wasps for pest control

  pricing potential Reduced resistance risks – Long-term use of biological control reduces the chance of pests developing resistance to chemical treatments Better [...] sustainable Environmental impact High Low to none Consumer preference Risk of rejection due to residues High demand for organic or residue free products [...] switch to a safer, more effective pest control solution? Explore our range of parasitic wasp solutions and take the first step toward sustainable pest

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] ’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in [...] outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a [...] crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring [...] much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant