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

  September 1, 2016

  effective Larvanem is. 'You get a much better result than using a chemical pesticide against adult vine weevils. And, what's more, Larvanem is a wholly natural [...] the larvae, growers will continue to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Larvanem was developed 25 years ago by Koppert [...] which is the basis of Larvanem. The product is also completely natural and does not interfere with other beneficials. For many growers, Larvanem is the most

• Koppert launches new range of insect traps

  September 7, 2021

  pests. The sticky card is the result of continuous research and development and has a firm place in the new Horiver range as a generalist. It monitors [...] user-friendly. Depending on colour, it is effective for a number of pests, including thrips and sciarids. The yellow card is extremely attractive to the harmful [...] enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will reach its peak. In this way the grower is better prepared for potential threats. Koppert

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge, and we are on a journey championing eco-friendly solutions where we can in [...] celebrate World Environment Day World Environment Day is an annual event celebrated on June 5th, serving as a global platform to raise awareness about pressing [...] plastic waste disrupt delicate ecosystems. Plastic pollution in agriculture is a pressing environmental issue that arises from the excessive use of plastic

• Cryptobug produces spectacular results against mealy bug

  December 15, 2016

  on each plant. Chemicals: a vicious circle Erik van Santen clarifies, 'Mealy bug is a problem in various crops. This pest is very difficult to combat with [...] well. Van Geest Bros. Limited is a family company specialized in the production of the highest-quality cut flowers. It is managed by the brothers John and [...] combat the pest for a second year in a row with Cryptobug, the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . The beetle was released a number of times as

• Eco-friendly packaging to make citrus production more sustainable

  June 11, 2021

  y packaged products is Aphytis which is produced and packaged by Koppert Spain and used by citrus growers for the biocontrol of a number of scale insects [...] A growing number of our products are being packaged using eco-friendly materials. Our target in terms of packaging and raw materials is zero waste while [...] San José scale and other scale insects, the parasitic wasp is reared locally in Spain and is increasingly used by citrus farmers in Southern European regions

• Poinsettia cultivation has to apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will [...] makes it a sustainable market, as Dutch growers produce approximately seventeen million Poinsettias a year. The total production in Europe is 100 million [...] Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a zero-tolerance policy towards tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci). ‘The Department

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

  January 29, 2025

  example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] inputs. This ecosystem-based approach can help prevent pest resistance, which is a growing concern with chemical pesticides. Avoiding resistance means fewer [...] ), and pathogens (e.g., bacteria or fungi). Biological control agents are a proven strategy for managing target species, decreasing reliance on pesticides

• Spidex and Spical succesfully applied with Natutec drive to control spider mite in hops

  August 15, 2023

  production in Europe, so protecting this crop is of great importance for this major beer producing country. It is little wonder that farmers began to look at [...] outdoor crop is grown up trellises and reaches heights of up to 9 metres,’ Koppert field researcher Julia Eschweiler explains. ‘We needed to find a solution [...] land. ‘This is where Natutec Drive came in,’ Julia picks up the thread. ‘The release system that can be attached to most tractors only needed a few adjustments

• Earth Day at Koppert

  April 21, 2023

  crucial it is to protect working environments. As a result, we placed a greater emphasis on the wellbeing of our employees. We introduced a Vitality Week [...] generations. At Koppert, we believe that caring for the earth is not just a responsibility, but a way of life. We are committed to promoting sustainable agriculture [...] to celebrate Earth Day – a day dedicated to raising awareness about environmental issues and promoting sustainability. It's a time to reflect on the state

• Control of aphids in rose

  March 3, 2020

  chemicals as possible is a must for total integrated crop protection . One hundred percent biological protection in rose cultivation is not yet possible. The [...] enemies has, however, resulted in a reduction of chemical spraying. Rose growers often have to deal with potato aphid . This is a relatively large aphid which [...] make a great contribution to the biocontrol of aphids and establish themselves in the crop in a way that can be regulated later in the season. It is very