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

  June 17, 2025

  becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific [...] action is how a crop protection solution controls a pest or disease. For example, if a pesticide blocks only one characteristic of the pest, there is an increased [...] disease cell walls. Key for a grower is to incorporate multiple modes of action in a resistance strategy. Biocontrol should be part of a comprehensive IPM strategy

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

  October 8, 2025

  down the prey, detecting insect cues to actively find their host. This mobility makes them unique when compared to chemical pesticides which are often adsorbed [...] pesticides are introduced, making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an [...] used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Capirel contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae , widely used for the control

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

  January 8, 2026

  The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by [...] . NatuGro stands for Natural Growing and is a system approach that enables you to cultivate your crop in a more natural manner. As a result, the input [...] has grown into a leading producer of premium cut roses for the European market. With 25.5 hectares under greenhouse production and a team of over 450

• 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

• Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty of Options with our Comprehensive IPM package for Management of Thrips.

  September 10, 2024

  it is important to work systematically. This will ensure a holistic approach to tackle them. The Koppert IPM package for thrips offers a comprehensive, [...] Solutions Beneficial nematodes for biological pest control Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Healthy Soils [...] Koppert has developed a wide range of products to help you tackle thrips. You don't have to go into the battle alone! When tackling a pest such as Thrips

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

  October 11, 2018

  Kiambu County. The collaboration is a natural extension to Koppert Kenya’s commitment to sustainability and making agriculture healthier and safer. “Karura [...] 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

• Whitefly

  Whitefly damage The larvae need a lot of nutrients for growth, and thus consume a large quantity of plant sap. This contains a high proportion of sugar, and [...] one plant to another. Both T. vaporariorum and B. tabaci are known to transmit viruses. Life cycle of whitefly Whitefly control videos Take a look at the [...] Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program Growing for the Future—Koppert joins FreshCrop to plant trees for a Greener Tomorrow Keep Thrips under Control: Plenty

• Predatory mites

  be adjusted to the situation. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Additionally, for certain products or crops, using a blower for dispersion is an available option. This approach proves particularly effective when a swift response [...] response is required due to a pest invading your crop, enabling you to introduce a substantial number of predatory mites at once. Examples of predatory

• Aphids

  also excrete a sugary substance called honeydew, which can attract other insects and lead to the growth of a black sooty mold. Aphids life cycle Aphid damage [...] has a low protein content but is rich in sugars. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap in order to get sufficient protein. As a consequence [...] form a single, very large group of insects: the super- family Aphidoidea, belonging to the order Hemiptera . The aphids discussed here all belong to the

• Caterpillars

  they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control [...] name ‘leafroller’ refers to the fact that the caterpillars often live in rolled-up leaves. Although some species are restricted to a single crop, most are [...] can rapidly decimate a plant. Very small caterpillars are not able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where