• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  maintained a close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number [...] says: "One of the reasons why we are getting into biological control is because a law is coming that will limit the use of many molecules and insecticides [...] Don Sánchez Fresh is a producer of avocado, berries and other agricultural crops. Their successful experience with biological control of pests and diseases

• Downy mildew of rose

  after a while new spore-bearing structures are protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where most [...] germination free water is required. For most downy mildews, the optimum temperature is around 15 °C. The closer the temperature is to these 15 °C , the shorter [...] General Peronospora sparsa is a plant pathogen that causes plant diseases, such as downy mildew of rose and diseases on blackberries, raspberries and other

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  netting at a good rate over a longer period. This means that there is always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained [...] market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a godsend for us.’ Amazone Plants [...] therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal , twice a year, in the spring and in the autumn. Wim van der Meer explains, ‘Koppert is involved

• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] mine to pupate. There are three larval instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body [...] intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor

• American serpentine leaf miner

  tissue where damage is caused by extensive mines, leaving the outer layers of the leaf intact. Shortly before pupating, the grown larva cuts a sickle-shaped [...] pea, bean and potato. In greenhouses, it is mainly found on gerbera and chrysanthemum. Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms [...] plants of fruiting vegetable crops, however, a considerable quantity of foliage can get damaged before the harvest is affected. The older larvae make wider tunnels

• Nurturing Young Minds: Koppert's Partnership with 4K Clubs in Kenya

  October 6, 2023

  sustainable agriculture, our partnership is sowing the seeds for a future where farming is not just a livelihood but a practice that respects the environment [...] young talents, we are sowing the seeds of a brighter and more sustainable future for Kenya, one where agriculture is a force for positive change and resilience [...] It's a fitting name for a project that aims to introduce young minds to the world of sustainable and climate-smart agricultural practices under a diverse

• The five main benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  January 28, 2025

  Management is a crucial driver of economic efficiency in agriculture. It supports in strategically considering the economic threshold—the point where the costs [...] additional advantage of working with an IPM approach is that growers create a more robust system which is easier to balance in the crop. This supports in lowering [...] and urban settings. Without applying bio-control solutions, there is no IPM strategy, which is essential for resistance management. Stricter regulations

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  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 [...] States, a country to which around 99% of the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that [...] that there is a legal framework that prohibits the use of certain chemical molecules in the crop. We have complied with these requirements thanks to biological

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

  January 8, 2026

  The result is a healthy crop with a superior performance. Together, these products ensure a strong and resilient crop that grows well. This is either achieved [...] 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 of chemical [...] The farm needed: • A way to rejuvenate aging crops • A solution to restore soil balance (biological, physical, and chemical aspects) • A program backed by

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

  June 17, 2025

  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 characteristic [...] resistance is increasingly becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds up a tolerance and [...] 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