• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] plants, sometimes even killing seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial biological control solution. Michiel [...] the plants, as the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host plants are damaged, the larvae move from one plant to another, increasing the risk of

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  half of February, strategic hive placement becomes even more critical. Here are some key tips to ensure bumblebee colonies thrive in low temperatures: Warmth

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the

• Online course: How to achieve successful pollination

  October 12, 2021

  There are numerous factors that can influence the supposedly simple process of transferring pollen from one part of the flower to another. In this webinar [...] steps that growers can adopt to ensure that the climate, flowers and bees are able to function, in harmony, at a high and consistent level. The webinar [...] climate, cracked fruits, or an active and healthy root system. The sessions are given monthly, each lasting approximately 60-90 minutes. Koppert – implementation

• How-to-use videos for Koppert Products

  March 28, 2019

  The popularity of Koppert Biological Systems’ ‘how-to-use’ videos which visually illustrate how each product is applied to solve a problem in the greenhouse [...] criber ​ Another 20 product videos are in the pipeline and the company will continue to produce the series of ‘how-to’ videos until all the relevant products [...] motivated the company to produce more than 45 product instruction videos. The ‘how-to’ videos can be found on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDj

• Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests

  February 7, 2022

  Voogt will explain how to grow a crop that is optimally resilient to pests and diseases. The fact is that healthy and resilient plants are less attractive [...] 202604201331008821b067 Event: b11fca200776428291d82a380ebce1ae Online GPE course: How to actively prevent pests Plant Empowerment started its 10-part "The power [...] common issues faced by growers around the world. The last online course on how to actively prevent pests will be hosted on Thursday, 17 February. During

• How Integrated Pest Management adds value to your outdoor crops

  December 14, 2023

  an assessment of the growers’ current practices: Which products are they using and how often? Using what type of equipment?’ explains Guido. 'And we zoom [...] an addition or replacement. Felipe: 'We determine what products can be replaced with biologicals, and if they are compatible with the soil conditions, climate [...] There are many reasons to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM), from a desire to grow more sustainably to an urgent need to find alternatives to

• How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

  June 1, 2026

  How Koppert One combines digital innovation and biological expertise to support smarter crop protection decisions From scouting observations to climate [...] climate conditions, growers are surrounded by data. Koppert believes the real value of digital innovation lies in turning that data into practical insights that [...] should simplify biological growing, not add complexity. With Koppert One, we are making decades of biological expertise available at growers’ fingertips throughout

• How to tackle the global threat of invasive thrips

  May 13, 2024

  species are Echinothrips americanus , Thrips parvispinus , and various Scirtothrips species. Echinothrips americanus and Thrips parvispinus are known to [...] Koppert's R&D teams are investigating Franklinothrips vespiformis's effectiveness in controlling the emerging thrips threats and examining how its production [...] of goods, resistance to pesticides, and other factors. These tiny insects are capable of causing significant damage to a wide range of crops. As they continue

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of [...] there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and [...] balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk about healthy plants