• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that

• Koppert Present at Biocontrol Africa and NewAG International Conference 2018, Nairobi

  April 26, 2018

  managing director, Henri Oosthoek, gave a presentation on 50 years of biocontrol history, making reference to Koppert’s pioneering experience. Henri emphasized [...] control has a role to play in ensuring food safety and food security in Africa and the world. He called upon the biological companies not to work alone [...] strategic partners from India. The aim of the conference was to bring together biological companies to discuss amongst other things, regulatory affairs and e

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  less likely to thrive. Predatory mites are often used preventively before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, like a ‘standing [...] capabilities. Due to their population development, predatory mites not only reduce existing pest populations but also act as a deterrent to future infestations [...] following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. 1. Predatory mites Predatory mites are known to control a variety of pests

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  clear about their goal: to produce high-value fruits, where they help ecosystems and offer a qualified product to consumers. To achieve this, the implementation [...] thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product at the [...] them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  sms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect in sustainable soil management. Crucially [...] crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging en

• Biological crop protection: pest and disease control with minimal to no resistance risks

  June 17, 2025

  can occur when a grower repeatedly uses a product with the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease [...] becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific [...] of a pest. They can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode of action, the pest must develop a new

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  as 'crawlers,' have well-developed legs and antennae and actively seek a suitable spot on the leaf to feed. Once they find a feeding spot, they remain [...] citrus. Life Cycle Adult females live up to six weeks, and can produce up to 200 eggs, usually laying them on new plant growth on the undersides of leaves [...] late fourth larval stage is often called a 'pupa.' The eggs are laid upright, spindle-shaped, and attached to a short pedicel. Upon hatching, the young

• Empowering Mango Farmers in Embu: A Day of Sustainable Solutions

  October 5, 2023

  infestation from farm to farm. The Embu county government is willing to work with farmers in these groups to help them adhere to these stringent standards [...] demonstrations to showcase the proper use of the solutions to ensure maximum efficacy. All the farmers in attendance got product samples to take back to their farms [...] be adaptable to ensure that they still meet the export market standards, and this has clearly brought the need for a collective effort to explore sustainable

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  too quick to completely abandon traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience [...] using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the [...] opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest