• Koppert One

  nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know [...] are right for foliar nematode applications. By combining Koppert’s biological expertise with real-time and forecasted weather data, Timing Expert identifies [...] Currently available for foliar applications. Soil application support is coming soon. Gain insights into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and

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

  February 9, 2026

  Today, it operates on three hectares , a significant footprint for a breeding farm in Kenya. “Breeding is not fast work. Developing a single new variety [...] not a constraint here but an enabler of innovation. United Selections is a good example proving that biological pest control is not a trend, it is a system [...] leading the game in breeding roses in Kenya under conditions that protect innovation with strict biosecurity, zero tolerance for shortcuts, and a fully integrated

• Predatory insects

  Reduced need for chemicals The use of predatory insects often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting [...] maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend, featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid

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

  June 17, 2025

  mites can predate on different life stages of a pest. They can actively seek them out in difficult-to-reach places. Each time a grower uses a different mode [...] becoming a significant challenge in agriculture worldwide. Resistance happens when a pest or disease builds up a tolerance and becomes resistant to a specific [...] 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

• Horiver Rollertrap

  temperature 0-32°C/32-104°F. Storage conditions In a cool, dry place. Recommended for you Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies [...] poles, or other supporting structures Place the Rollertrap approximately 25 cm above the crop, except for the 30 cm width which needs to be placed 40 cm [...] plant rows. Timing In high crops Rollertraps should preferably be installed when the crop is still low, just before or after planting. Storage time See Best

• Crop Protection

  organisms, which supports biodiversity. Good soil health and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a natural and sustainable approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  mite and 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 [...] 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 partner To be [...] (Catopar). For Adriana Ramirez, pest monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good

• Koppert Foundation

  y of food and nutrition for those who need it most. Scope Koppert Foundation focuses on three domains: supporting projects for smallholder farmers providing [...] d the Koppert Foundation on their 50 th anniversary in 2017. This Foundation aims to contribute to sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture [...] projects Application You can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please

• Biological Pest Control

  of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical treatments. Safe for humans and pets Biocontrol methods pose no health risks [...] biological control focuses on enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and [...] infestations in a greenhouse. Augmentative biological control can provide rapid results and is particularly useful when natural enemies are insufficient in the

• Beneficial microorganisms

  microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests. Beneficial microorganisms for pest control [...] and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed for pest control through applications [...] beneficial microorganisms into pest management strategies reduces the need for chemical pesticides, contributing to more sustainable and eco-friendly