• European biocontrol trials successful – more plants, healthier crops

  September 5, 2023

  solutions on the crop, all the way to harvest. More resilient root systems, the improved uptake of nutrients and water and improved development of the crop overall [...] fields. As the crops develop, the Koppert team conducts follow-up visits. They scout the fields, count plants and assess their health. Across the board, the [...] in Italy, Spain, France, Poland and the Netherlands. Just halfway through the growing season, the impacts of Trianum and beneficial nematodes on crop d

• Tech-driven innovations at GreenTech Amsterdam 2026

  April 13, 2026

  GreenTech Amsterdam, the world’s leading trade show where horticulture and technology meet. GreenTech brings together professionals from across the global horticulture [...] build connections, and discover the latest developments in high‑tech crop production. Get your free entrance ticket here Technology and innovation in action [...] powdery mildew control Limonica Ulti‑Mite, the ultimate thrips control solution Koppert One Planner and the Digital Assistant, offering data‑driven decision

• World Soil Day - Soil, where food begins

  December 5, 2022

  Every year, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations holds a ‘World Soil Day’ during which it aims to raise awareness of the importance [...] year’s theme is: ‘Soils: Where Food Begins’. Throughout the world, soil nutrient loss is a major degradation process threatening nutrition. It is recognized [...] being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and sustainability around the world. When soils are degraded and nutrients are

• Bumblebees – Keep them cool this summer!

  June 27, 2019

  growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate on [...] ‘The need to keep your busy pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees [...] bumblebees are out for the maximum number of pollination hours, and it positively influences the lifespan of a colony. It can make the difference between just

• FAQ Nematodes

  temperatures and certainly not outside a host. Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes [...] humans or any animals. Is the carrier material harmful to the environment? No, the carrier material is biodegradable and not harmful to the environment, fish [...] on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed 20 bar (190 psi), with conventional large volume nozzles. Why should the soil

• Integrating parasitic wasps in IPM with other biocontrols

  insects: Aphipar and Chrysopa for control of aphids . En-Strip, Ercal and Enermix and Mirical for control of whitefly in greenhouses. Citripar and Cryptobug for [...] benefiting both the environment and human health. Improved crop health and yield: Balanced pest management strategies lead to stronger plants and higher agricultural [...] crucial role in IPM, and their effectiveness can be enhanced when used alongside other biological controls, such as predatory insects and microbial agents

• Natutec Drive demo at Delphy soft fruit Field Day

  May 31, 2023

  will be organized in the middle of soft fruit crops and ongoing research trials. The field day is the main event of the ISFC event and there will be an exhibition [...] with the complete soft fruit network, thematic seminars and the opportunity to visit strawberry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry corps and trials [...] Koppert is an innovation partner of the Delphy Improvement Centre and will have a stand to provide information on resilient cultivation and pollination

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  sprayer is filled halfway and the bucket with the nematodes is injected into the preparation. And finally, we complete the volume of water to correspond with [...] agriculture and Capirel nematodes helped a lot to control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was [...] to reduce the pest pressure for the following spring. Easy application and good results ‘For the preparation, I leave the nematodes at room temperature

• Effective wireworm control in potato with beneficial nematodes

  July 4, 2024

  for the presence of adult click beetles , which lay eggs in the soil, can help predict wireworms infestations and is mostly used to determine the species [...] parts, including potato tubers, causing tunnels and lesions that compromise the quality and marketability of the crop. Wireworms infestations can lead to reduced [...] maximizing the impact of nematode biocontrol. A strategy of applying split doses can be followed to ensure that the whole risk period is covered. The use of

• Mycotal FAQ

  penetrate the pest’s body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues, killing the insect. At high humidity, the fungus then grows through the insect [...] work? Mycotal kills the pests between 7 and 10 days after the spraying application. Is Mycotal safe for the beneficial insects and pollinators in my crop [...] during the day. Humidity levels must be 70%(RH) at the moment of application and a couple of hours after the application. The humidity within the leaf