• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  close to Nesidiocoris . Therefore, Capsanem must be aimed at the top of the plant and run-off must be avoided. We honed our recommendations to try to affect [...] is a bug that has been a problem in France for a good 10 years. It causes significant damage, particularly to tomatoes, and seriously disrupts biological [...] cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  they increase crop tolerance to abiotic stresses such as drought, heat, and cold. This resilience contributes to the overall adaptability of crops to challenging [...] isms to the soil environment, our solutions increase root biomass in crops, fortifying the carbon content of soils and ultimately contributing to a more [...] agricultural practices. However, more data is needed to showcase their effectiveness for sustainable practices to gain global traction. A shift in mindset and

• 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 [...] allowed 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 [...] reliable partner To be consistent with its philosophy, HyFood needed to minimize its agrochemical applications. To achieve this, the implementation of an

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

  June 17, 2025

  biocontrol. Additionally, growers need to know how and when to apply agents, at the right time and with the right dosage. Preventative measures like crop rotation [...] the same mode of action. A mode of action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one cha [...] through small changes in their DNA. For example, when chemical-resistant pests breed, they pass their genetic makeup to their offspring, and their offspring

• Horiver – the most effective sticky trap for mass trapping

  October 11, 2018

  higher. For monitoring purposes, it is recommended to use 10 traps per hectare. For mass trapping, use 1000 traps per hectare. It is important to put up [...] have the ability to detect and respond to UV light and colours using receptors. Western flower thrips in particular has good sensitivity to particular wavelengths [...] is important to note because even if two colours may look exactly the same to the human eye, the photoreceptors on insects enable them to identify slight

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

  June 23, 2025

  have shown that a preventative approach requires only two to three applications in addition to planting the banker plants and significantly reduces workload [...] result in higher yields and better-quality produce, which translates to increased revenue. Sources: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10526-0 [...] In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This

• Equinox Farm Takes Soil Health Management To the Next Level With NatuGro Program

  January 8, 2026

  the soils at Equinox, allowing for optimum production season after season. Why NatuGro Worked for Equinox According to Harrison, the NatuGro system aligned [...] How Koppert’s NatuGro Program has helped Equinox Horticulture to Extend Crop Life, Improve Yields, and Transform Soil Health Founded in 2008, Equinox [...] size • Higher disease susceptibility • Costly replanting cycles • Increased pressure to consider a shift toward hydroponic or soilless systems But Equinox

• Meet Capirel! An effective addition to your arsenal in the fight against thrips!

  October 8, 2025

  Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control of various insect pests such as thrips . For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the [...] move towards biological crop protection Beneficial nematodes are increasingly being used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel [...] Steinernema feltiae nematodes have mixed characteristics of being able to ambush and cruise to strike prevalent pests in the crop. Cruising nematodes are triggered

• Koppert Kenya partners with Karura Forest for biological control in the urban forest

  October 11, 2018

  in agriculture. For us to mitigate these challenges, planting trees is the best solution. Therefore, we have to do everything possible to ensure healthy [...] the mandates of the foresters at Karura Forest is to encourage people to plant trees in order for Kenya to achieve 10% forest cover by 2030 as required by [...] forests. With increasing awareness of the need to preserve the numerous and fundamental functions of trees, it has never been more important to invest in the

• Knowing & recognizing

  complex system in which many aspects need to be considered. The need for knowledge has been recognized by Koppert for over 50 years. Recent scientific discoveries [...] includes new biopesticides and biostimulants that increase the plant’s resilience to stress and help the plant to grow better and remain healthier. Koppert believes [...] with the necessary information to understand the interaction between pests, diseases and their natural enemies. It explains how they spread in the crop, the