• Koppert Mexico reports successful biocontrol in papaya

  July 5, 2023

  become resistant to chemical control,’ Luis adds. ‘Our successful trials with biocontrol has encouraged a large number of farmers to step over to our natural [...] Spidex , Spical , Swirskii and Chrysopa , have convinced many growers in the region to step over to biocontrol for papaya. ‘We now service between 30% of [...] have had to use up to 20 applications of chemical pesticides in one season alone. Since using our biocontrol products, this has been reduced to only one

• World Soil Day - Soil, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Did [...] food begins Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of [...] societies to improve soil health. Held on 5 December, this year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major

• Triario GR

  T-22 grows in a wide temperature range (10-34°C/50-93°F), at a pH between 4 and 8, in many types of cultivation media and on the roots of many different crops [...] of mechanical application with a granule spreader, the spreader's exit hole should be as close to the soil as possible to prevent wind blowing away the [...] plants against a range of soil-borne root diseases through several different modes of action. It also improves root system development, nutrient uptake

• Large raspberry aphid

  appear in June and July and migrate to new canes or host plants where they produce wingless aphids again. In October to December winged aphids appear again [...] of Large raspberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses [...] by parthenogenesis, with unfertilized viviparous females continuing to produce new generations of females. Aphids moult four times before reaching adulthood

• Mycotal – also effective against aphids!

  November 5, 2020

  been found to have a greater potential than previously thought. Recent research has shown that it has an extended effect on aphids . Aphids are a stubborn [...] at Koppert. After a series of laboratory and greenhouse experiments, we concluded that Mycotal offered a very effective solution to target aphids as well [...] strategy to lead us to an efficient market access for the use of Mycotal besides whiteflies. The graph above illustrates the potential of Mycotal to control

• Consumers

  around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable society [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently [...] sufficient quantities to feed a rapidly growing population. Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive

• Integrating parasitic wasps in IPM with other biocontrols

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable approach to pest control that combines multiple strategies to minimize pest populations while reducing [...] leading to better overall suppression. Reduced resistance development: Using multiple control methods reduces the likelihood of pests developing resistance [...] other natural enemies and microbial solutions to create a multi-layered defense against pests. Some effective combinations include: Parasitic wasps + predatory

• Neoseiulus californicus

  Neoseiulus californicus Neoseiulus californicus is a selective predator of Tetranychid mites, i.e. it prefers to feed on spider mites but can also feed and survive [...] urticae) , Neoseiulus californicus shows a preference for immature stages (eggs, larvae and nymphs) as opposed to adults. However, adult females feed on [...] present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also

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

  June 2, 2023

  directly to plants to control pests like the codling moth , onion fly and wireworms. And to drive plant health and resilience, biostimulants are added to growers’ [...] return on investment. “Ultimately, growers have a business to run and need to know that our products are a good investment.’ Follow-up visits During and [...] forward to sharing the results of the European trials later this year. In the meantime, we invite you to visit our Outdoor Experience Centre to learn about

• Yazu

  Yazu is a preventative, broad spectrum fungicide that protects against a wide range of diseases via a dual mode of action. Diseases Powdery mildew (e.g [...] is based on a non-living microbe, the efficacy is not impacted by relative humidity or temperature. It is recommended to for foliar sprays to apply at the [...] action Yazu contains a unique spectrum of bio-active compounds that provide dual protection. After application, these compounds form a protective layer on