The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This method, which leverages natural predators, parasites, and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated into an integrated pest management (IPM) strategy. Understanding biocontrol and its economic potential Biological crop protection , often called

Thrips Identification Guide

Knowing and recognising thrips in your crops Adult Larva Damage Antenna Head Pronotum1 Western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis Onion thrips Thrips tabaci Poinsettia thrips Echinothrips americanus Japanese flower thrips Thrips setosus Vanda thrips Dichromothrips corbetti Palm thrips Parthenothrips dracaenae Leaf-gall thrips of ficus Gynaikothrips uzeli 1 Pronotum is the foremost dorsal shield of the thorax. 2 Dorsal shields below

Mattijs Bodegom from Koppert appointed as Chairman of Artemis and Council Member of IBMA

Koppert is proud that Mattijs Bodegom, Global Marcom Manager at Koppert, has been elected as Chairman of Artemis and Council Member of the European association IBMA . These roles offer a unique opportunity to strengthen our mission both nationally and across Europe: making agriculture and horticulture more sustainable. Mattijs has gained extensive knowledge of biological crop protection , both nationally and internationally. “In these new roles, I

The importance of early disease control

As the harvest season ends, many growers face an invisible, silent, but significant threat: the survival of diseases in the crop during wintertime. These diseases, for example Fusarium spp, can lurk in the soil or plant debris, ready to strike when conditions are favourable at the start of the new season. Understanding how these pathogens survive the winter, the types of diseases involved, and the impacts on future crop cycles is crucial for

Getting a head start - The importance of scouting in winter

The agricultural landscape undergoes significant changes as the seasons shift from winter to early spring. For growers, this transition is not just about preparing for planting; it is also a critical time for pest and disease management. Effective scouting during these months is essential for early detection and management. Understanding pest behaviour in winter and early spring Many pests, including aphids , mites, and various larvae, can survive

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Jimena Lima shares how to succeed in pest control strategy – Original stories about predatory mites

A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees, vines, and olive groves, this lifelong bond with agriculture has shaped not just a career, but a purpose. “It’s unforgettable,” he reflects, recalling a world where family farming was a

Be in control of mealybugs in citrus with Citripar and Cryptobug

A World Citrus Organisation (WCO) report forecasts that global citrus production will amount to 103.7 million tons in the year 2023/2024. As a loved crop all over the world, citrus growers face many pest challenges to protect their harvests. One of these challenges is mealybugs . The dangers of mealybug damage Mealybugs pose significant challenges in citrus cultivation, primarily due to their ability to reproduce rapidly and their resilience

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