New uses of microbiological control agents against different pests and diseases

The presentation is part of the situation that has been created by the limitations on the use of chemical control agents for the control of pests and diseases that have been imposed by the different national and community governments, together with the additional limitations adopted by the distribution chains. to the use of certain active ingredients, due to the growing concern of consumers.

Added to this is the resistance from a multitude of them due to inappropriate use, which has caused farmers to see limited the tools they have traditionally had in this fight.

Francisco Javier Calvo's presentation will focus on the effectiveness of biological control as an alternative method, based on the release of parasitoids and predators, as well as the application of entomopathogenic organisms, methods that, in addition to being effective, are environmentally sustainable, allowing the production of fruits and vegetables. vegetables free of chemical residues.

Calvo will review the cases in which this strategy has been used successfully, obtaining optimal results against target pests and diseases, when they had not been obtained with other systems, and the possibilities offered by microorganisms to be used for control. of pathogens and pests, expanding the range of harmful organisms that can be controlled biologically.

Koppert, a company of experts and advisers at the service of sustainable solutions for crops 

Koppert Biological Systems is a company that produces sustainable solutions for food and ornamental crops. It works together with farmers and in collaboration with nature to make agriculture and horticulture healthier, safer, more productive and more resilient, using natural enemies to fight pests, and offering an integrated system of expert knowledge and natural solutions. and sustainable for food and ornamental crops.

In recent years, Koppert's extensive knowledge of microorganisms, biostimulants and pheromones has spawned a host of innovative solutions that have improved plant resilience so much that diseases hardly stand a chance now.

Its evolution over more than 50 years has led it to occupy the position of market leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination, and as a result of research and development it has often been the forerunner of biological solutions that have been adopted then all over the world.  

In fact, Koppert solutions are currently used successfully in more than 100 countries.