• Larvanem - The number one product against vine weevil for 25 years

  September 1, 2016

  biological approach. Larvanem was developed 25 years ago by Koppert Biological Systems, the market leader in biological plant protection. The product did its job: [...] results you want,' explains consultant Rianne Lek, Koppert's specialist for the tree nursery industry in the Netherlands and abroad. 'Time and time again [...] product used to combat vine weevil. The secret to its continued success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis of

• European biocontrol industry proposes new EU regulatory framework

  November 26, 2018

  requirements. In the White Paper sent to the EU, it proposes that risk-based evaluations should be conducted using high-level scientific expertise in close c [...] biological measures for crop protection and supporting innovation in this field. Continuing in the way things are done now, the EU will never meet the sust [...] published its vision on how to improve regulation for the biocontrol industry in a White Paper that it has presented to the European Union. It proposes a new

• Recognising the power of agriculture

  November 22, 2022

  that the problem lies not in agriculture itself, but in the agricultural practices being used around the world. Agriculture, in fact, is an integral part [...] took place in Egypt this November, brought together world leaders to discuss climate action. The role of the agricultural and food sector in achieving the [...] the UN climate targets were major themes. In light of these discussions, we reflect on the relationship between agriculture and climate change and the

• Modified formulation for Macro-Mite

  September 24, 2018

  vitality is a result of the fact that the predatory mite can behave in a more natural way in the new carrier material. Upon delivery of the product, it remains [...] Koppert Biological Systems has developed a new formulation for Macro-Mite , which boosts the vitality of the Macrocheles robustulus predatory mite. Macro-Mite [...] Lyprauta larvae. Modified formulation After extensive research and testing, Koppert will be replacing the carrier material for Macro-Mite. From 17 September

• Initial experiences: Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  May 18, 2021

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on [...] Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it is a new product and Koppert may provide amended recommendations

• Cultivating health with biological crop protection

  April 7, 2024

  its inhabitants are interconnected. At Koppert, we understand the vital role that biological crop protection plays in promoting health across various domains [...] Air and water pollution, climate change, and the use of harmful chemicals in agriculture pose significant threats to both human well-being and the natural [...] the power of nature's own defence mechanisms to manage pests and diseases in agriculture. Beneficial organisms like predatory insects , parasitic wasps

• Brockhoff Rozen: 'we'll never stop using NatuGro'

  March 5, 2018

  'This became our preferred method in 2015,' explains Koppert consultant Age Tanja. 'That was also the year we involved Koppert's NatuGro expert Dave Heij. The [...] far the biggest difference is in the beds where NatuGro is administered continuously, so where the products are applied in seven daily watering sessions [...] Brockhoff's adviser, Jan Hoogstrate from Horticoop, suggested he use NatuGro in 2014. 'Jan thought it was something for me. I'm always open to new things

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Bumblebees are widely found in natural environments across many countries. They, along with honeybees, play a vital role as pollinators in agricultural and ho [...] recipient's body upon stinging. In humans, this typically leads to a brief but intense pain that subsides over time. However, in approximately 1% of cases, [...] persist for hours or even days, and in some cases, the reaction may spread further. These local reactions are non-allergic in nature. Treatment of a non-allergic

• Ulti-Mite Swirski: nominated for FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award 2018

  January 4, 2018

  will be presented from 7 to 9 February 2018 in a special exhibition between Halls 20 and 21 (north side) and in hall B City Cube (south side). The foyer between [...] here . Koppert at Fruit Logistica We are presenting our innovation and other products and concepts also on our booth at Fruit Logistica. The Koppert stand [...] Ulti-Mite Swirski cultivation system enables more stable biological pest control . In suboptimal conditions, the new system outperforms comparable products based

• IBMA: Back Biocontrol, not chemical pesticides

  October 18, 2021

  the solution. We need a profound food systems transformation in Europe with biocontrol in every farmers‘ tool box. EU policy on biocontrol should help [...] industry: Let’s work with nature instead of against it. Investing in biocontrol means investing in the climate, biodiversity and health.” The Institute for European [...] biocontrol industry instead recommends the European Commission to go further in its Farm to Fork ambition. Step 1 : The Sustainable Use Directive (SUD), currently