• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  survive a little longer in the Spical-Plus and Spical-Ulti Mite sachets, as these also contain ‘feed mites.’ But as ever, they do much better in a crop with [...] have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release them into your crop as soon as possible after receipt so they can [...] transport, we keep the temperature as low as possible to ensure the predatory mites are ‘at rest’, consume little energy, and have a comfortable journey. On arrival

• Koppert appoints Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer

  April 28, 2026

  Hans Peters as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective May 1st, 2026. Hans Peters brings extensive international leadership experience, with a strong track [...] roles at Unilever, NS and Eneco, and most recently served as CEO of Priva. Hans has developed a genuine passion for the agriculture sector, driven by the [...] valuable experience and a fresh perspective, while also understanding the importance of our heritage and long-term vision. As we move into the next phase

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert Industry news source HortiDaily.com has cited Koppert’s National (US) Ornamental Crop Specialist [...] , Heidi Doering, as the featured industry expert in their article, The Shift from IPM to Integrated Plant Health . Based in the Netherlands, HortiDaily [...] detail regarding the compatibility between chemical and biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  Horiver Wetstick Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Horiver Rollertrap With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s [...] whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show these pests a yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  bios, but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s [...] solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom [...] . If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity and has the ability to feed on multiple pests such as thrips and [...] Systems offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing growers to capitalize on nature's innate ability to combat aggressive pests such as thrips , aphids [...] control programs offered by Koppert provide growers the ability to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants will be happy to help you develop such a system approach. Learn [...] Orius insidiosus Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights [...] thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] already reached a fairly advanced stage! Search in the right places It's therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible, and to [...] is on a leaf Thrips can cause major damage - that's nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] acts as a mycoparasite, penetrating the pathogens' mycelium and killing it. This makes Trianum a powerful barrier against soil-borne diseases such as Pythium [...] easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  mites as soon as possible! Trianum can hold its ground Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem Trianum is a true [...] GrowerTalks Magazine A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations