• On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts

  May 19, 2022

  On the farm with our fly control enthusiasts When it comes to biological control, the proof of the pudding is often in the passion of our agents and t [...] pest control, both chemical and biological. For the past three seasons however, they have started using the Biopar and Macro-Mite tag-team to help clients [...] them in the use of Biopar in combination with Macro-Mite. We started before the rain season in September and ensured that our clients kept using the products

• How digital innovation is shaping the future of biocontrol

  July 16, 2026

  around the world continuously shared their experiences, challenges, and feedback with the development team. This close collaboration ensured the application [...] expertise and decision support more accessible across the industry. For Koppert customers, the application offers an even deeper level of integration [...] to Koppert expertise whenever they need it. The AI-driven Digital Assistant supports users throughout the application with product information, advice

• 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM

  June 7, 2022

  Here is a summary of the major reasons and benefits for the switch from chemicals to IPM: Many chemical products are not good for the environment and are [...] 6 Reasons to Switch - The Benefits of IPM Chemical plant protection was the standard for many years. But these days, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is [...] and pests under control, with minimal impact on people and the environment. IPM combines the use of natural enemies with minimal use of chemicals. Biological

• The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is.

  August 4, 2026

  colemani, Hans Smid The War on Pests Isn’t Working. Here’s What Is. There is something fascinating about the way we’ve waged war on pests. For decades we’ve [...] Kill the beneficial insects as well. More pests appear. Spray again. Somewhere along the way, we forgot to ask a much simpler question: Why are the pests [...] areas with the greatest pest pressure. Meanwhile, the healthier parts of the field often tell a different story. Perhaps it’s less used land, perhaps they’ve

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

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially

• Integrated Pest Management

  of soil or substrate that allows gas exchange between the root zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable [...] pest or disease levels below the economic threshold, chemical intervention might be necessary. IPM advocates for the use of the least toxic options available [...] is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment.

• Cottony cushion scale

  months. After leaving the egg sac, the crawlers settle along the midribs and veins of the leaves. The next two instars migrate to the larger twigs and branches [...] blocking the stomata and impeding gas exchange. Sooty moulds grow on the honeydew, blocking the light from the leaves and reducing photosynthesis. Also [...] running lengthwise over the surface. The ovisac may reach the same length as the body, giving an overall combined length of up to 20 mm. The 'females' are actually

• Amblydromalus limonicus

  use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least [...] temperatures as well Amblydromalus limonicus for pest control Amblydromalus limonicus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Whitefly Amblydromalus [...] from leaves, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblydromalus limonicus

• Leading farmers in climate-smart horticulture

  October 18, 2022

  retailers. The HortiDemoCentre will not only focus on the improvement of farming methods, but by focusing on the entire value chain, markets for the products [...] n is the responsibility of the Ridder FertiMix unit, sized for the facility. Four fertiliser dosing channels provide various recipe options. -The greenhouse [...] on the greenhouse. - IP net in the roof vents protects the crops against insect damage. The HortiDemoCentre will also offer a potential site for independent

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents. The adult Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends on the predator and prey populations, the sex and age of the predator, and the temperature and relative [...] larvae or eggs per day. Because the development rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases