Parasitic wasps

Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitic wasps are highly efficient [...] persistently hunt down and parasitize pest species, providing ongoing protection for crops throughout the growing season. Biodiversity and ecosystem balance: [...] wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases. This, in turn, creates a more balanced ecosystem

Bacterial canker of tomato

How to prevent Bacterial canker of tomato Use clean propagation material: Use only tested and disinfected seed Use only tested and certified seed potatoes [...] plastic bags, destroy crop residues, use protective clothing and gloves, disinfect tools and greenhouse structures Use a crop rotation in field crops of at [...] Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection. Damage symptoms

Experience Centre

Opening hours: weekdays (Mon - Fri) from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A tour takes an average of 1,5 hours and is suitable for groups of up to 15 visitors. In the case [...] cultivation If you are interested in sustainable cultivation, biological crop protection , and natural pollination, come and visit the Koppert Experience Centre [...] importance of miniscule organisms such as predatory mites and beneficial fungi for international agriculture and horticulture. Take a look inside a bumblebee

Beetles

solutions for beetles, professional growers can achieve reliable pest management, protect crop quality and support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle [...] are a serious pest in crops or stored products. There are many useful beetles as well. For instance, ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles [...] control of beetles combines preventive monitoring with targeted interventions using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial

Predatory insects

without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend, featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control [...] Feltiella acarisuga (Spidend) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest control offers several advantages, promoting

Knowing & recognizing

company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge [...] by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries concerning beneficial microorganisms have led to new practical solutions for growers. This [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s

Integrated Pest Management

beneficial organisms used for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitize on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally [...] control pests while minimizing the use of pesticides. Integrated Pest Management is a dynamic and multifaceted strategy for pest control. It combines biological [...] This involves a close inspection of plants for signs of pests and diseases. This practice proves invaluable for early issue identification and prompt action

Grape downy mildew

infection pressure, limiting favorable conditions for disease development, and maintaining protective coverage on susceptible tissues during high-risk periods [...] magna C2c Maky is known for its ability to produce a wide range of bio-active compounds involved in microbial interactions. When used as a lysate, these compounds [...] dense canopy growth These measures help create less favorable conditions for disease development but are usually not sufficient on their own under high

Biological Pest Control

managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems and protect crops without [...] strategy for pest management. Additionally, as consumers and retail increasingly favour organic and environmentally friendly products, the demand for biological [...] of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

facilitated the protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U [...] recommended us to use the products that have worked very well so far," said Martin Salazar, HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for the successful [...] management system supported by Koppert's natural solutions has been fundamental. For more than 4 years, Koppert and HyFood have successfully collaborated in the