Biocontrol in agriculture: a strategy for chemical residue-free growing

Biological crop protection , or biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial insects such as predatory insects , parasitic wasps , predatory mites , beneficial nematodes and beneficial microorganisms are used as crop protection methods. One significant advantage of biocontrol is the absence of chemical residues in agricultural produce, presenting

A festive touch to Koppert's participation at Ag-Con Las Vegas 2024

Koppert was once again present at the 11th edition of Indoor Ag-Con in Las Vegas on March 11-12, 2024. Indoor Ag-Con is the world's largest indoor agriculture conference, held annually in Las Vegas. The event brings together professionals from across the agriculture sector to learn about the latest technologies and trends in controlled environment agriculture (CEA). The conference features more than 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and

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Dutch Minister of Foreign Trade and Governor of Querétaro visit Koppert Mexico

On Tuesday, March 12th, as part of a working tour to Mexico, Geoffrey van Leeuwen, the Dutch Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, along with Wilfred Mohr, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Mexico, and Mauricio Kuri González, the Governor of the State of Queretaro, accompanied by their respective teams, visited our Mexican subsidiary to learn more about the natural solutions we produce. The Dutch minister's work

How to use - Natutec Vegetable Frame | Even Application of Natural Enemies

How to use Horiver Sticky Traps - Trap and Monitor Flying Insects

4 key benefits of biological crop protection

Growers nowadays are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these many challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and keeping in mind the strict regulations regarding chemical pesticide usage and maximum residue levels. Fortunately, biological crop protection offers a sustainable solution that not only maximizes flexibility for growers, but also helps to meet these

Trianum: how does it work?

Biological control of thrips - Steinernema feltiae

Trianum-P effectively controls Brown spot in pears: losses halved by biofungicide

The impact of Brown Spot, Stemphylium vesicarium , has led to considerable losses for pear growers in the main pear cultivation regions in Europe in recent years. This fungal infection causes dark spots on fruits and leaves, making affected pears unsuitable for the market. This fungal infection takes place throughout the season and often becomes visible a few weeks before harvest. Brown spot survives on dead organic matter on the ground in pear