• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  Control NoPath is a powerful broad spectrum antimicrobial solution based on plants' essential oil extracts. It ensures pathogen-free soil, creating a safe [...] negative effects on the beneficial fungi. 2. Trianum: Root zone protection with Trichoderma harzianum T-22. Trianum is a bio-fungicide based on the unique hybrid [...] parts of the plant above ground, the so-called induced systemic resistance (ISR). Due to its unique modes of action, virtually all plants can benefit from

• Common bean

  green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together [...] however many types are identified as ‘bush beans’ or ‘pole beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans and wax beans belong

• Strawberry

  develop from the plant’s ovaries, but from the receptacle that holds these same ovaries. The so-called ‘seeds’ (achenes) that are visible on the strawberry’s

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  patches on the leaves. The leaves later turn yellow and fall off. On the underside of the leaves, you often see a greyish mould. This disease thrives on a [...] like grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of [...] applied by spraying, the plant essential oils in NoPath have a direct effect on botrytis and downy mildew. NoPath's mode of action on botrytis and downy mildew

• Parasitic wasps

  inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific [...] control. They are called "parasitic" because they lay their eggs inside or on harmful pest insects. These parasitic wasp larvae then develop inside the [...] integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, growers can reduce their reliance on costly chemical pesticides. Consistency and long-term effectiveness : Parasitic

• Integrated Pest Management

  for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes practices that deter pests [...] for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitize on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  regimes, carbon emissions, and ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, thereby enhancing plant health and, ultimately, feeding us. Notably, rainfed agriculture [...] significantly to global food production, relying on effective soil moisture management practices. On the other hand, irrigated agriculture systems withdraw [...] adversely affects the nutritional content of plants. Choosing organic matter over synthetic fertilizers strengthens plants, contributing to human health and ensuring

• Breeding Beauty: How United Selections Protects Innovation with 100% IPM

  February 9, 2026

  system and a discipline. Find out more about Koppert IPM Ornamentals Plant Pests Plant health Spider mites and other mites Thrips Expand all items [...] one of the most demanding disciplines in horticulture, where success depends on patience, precision, and an uncompromising attention to detail. From an a [...] agronomical perspective, it requires years of controlled selection, strict plant health management, and stable growing conditions to allow genetic potential

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

  June 23, 2025

  of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as crop yields, prices, and the costs associated [...] the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants [...] diseases. These biocontrol agents can include predators (e.g., ladybugs feeding on aphids ), parasitoids (e.g., parasitic wasps targeting caterpillars ), and

• Predatory insects

  control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects [...] agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory [...] reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides