• Diamond back moth

  green areas of stems and pods causing whitening of the crop. Heavily damaged plants appear stunted and will, in most cases, die. On rapeseed, larvae also feed

• Cedomon

  will stimulate the plant to start resistance reactions which, in turn, prevents other pathogens from successfully infecting the young plant. Cedomon not only [...] against fungal diseases, hence supports growth and development of young cereal plants up to the five-leaf stage. Suitable for organic and conventional cultivation [...] only protects the seeds against seed-borne diseases. It also empowers the plant to speed up seedling emergence and reduces abiotic stresses, which results

• Crop scouting

  management practices, including irrigation schedules, fertilization programs, and pest control strategies, to suit the unique requirements of each field. This

• Goat moth

  General The goat moth ( Cossus cossus ), is a pest of broad-leafed trees. It is most often found in birch, ash, willow and elm but can also attack fruit

• Rabobank and Koppert Biological Systems partnering for sustainable financing for the second time

  July 19, 2021

  stakeholders in agriculture aware of the risks involved in using chemicals for pest and disease control, fertilization and other farming procedures,’ says Joram [...] produces sustainable cultivation solutions for food crops and ornamental plants. Together with growers and in partnership with nature, we work to make [...] productive and resilient. We achieve this by using natural enemies to combat pest infestations, bumblebees for natural pollination , and biostimulants that

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  April 9, 2020

  Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is therefore an important focal point in the field of biological control [...] you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into battle alone! When tackling a pest such as thrips , it is vital to work systematically. While there is a whole

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug (

• CABI BioProtection Portal now available in Spain

  August 18, 2020

  resource for pest management, the CABI BioProtection Portal, advises growers on how to identify, source and correctly apply biocontrol for specific pests and diseases [...] estimated 40 percent of crops is lost to pests and diseases. The widespread use of chemical pesticides to fight crop pests alone is not sustainable either ec [...] tool to make more people aware of the available biological solutions for pest and disease control as an alternative for chemical pesticides, not only for

• Nature’s little helpers star in a new set of videos

  April 15, 2016

  feature the most prevalent pests and their natural enemies in the lead roles. The close-up visual material shows how pests develop in the crop and how [...] cannot be seen with the naked eye. Koppert is capturing visuals of the pests which growers have to deal with on a daily basis and show how their natural [...] always necessary. A total of 23 videos are in the making and will feature pests such as, whitefly , spider mite, aphids , thrips , mealybugs , leaf miners

• Introducing beneficial nematodes for Agriculture and Horticulture at Fruit Logistica

  January 31, 2023

  control pests in the soil such as thrips pupae, and larvae of sciarid flies , vine weevils, several beetle species, and foliage-feeding pests such as [...] horticulture and agriculture. Nematodes combat a range of foliage-feeding pests and Koppert now produces three varieties of these natural solutions for both