• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult to determine the culprit, as there can be various causes. And to diagnose a bacterial [...] necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the [...] samples are also a good method. Read these articles for more information on Horiver and Koppert iPM Horiver: " Show Whitefly a Yellow Card " Koppert iPM: " Reasons

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  farmer had to discard half of his asparagus harvest due to the damage caused by pests. ‘Once I started applying the beneficial nematodes, I noticed that [...] pencils. I found no damaged asparagus nor did I have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use [...] the pest. ‘Thanks to Casea, I have now changed my mind and will continue producing successfully here!’ More about Casea For the control of various insect

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  100% sustainable agriculture. Be sure to listen to Part II to hear about a few more tactical topics, like gateway pests to start approaching with biocontrol [...] Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, BioSolutions for crops. Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind, and [...] and no-brainer ways biocontrol strategies can be implemented into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  ‘Growing means working with nature which can be unpredictable. Corrective products continue to be necessary to be able to deal with an emergency.’ RASPBERRIES [...] therefore went on to examine whether this predator would also be effective at tackling aphids in other small fruits.’ This turned out to be the case: In the [...] artificial lighting. It proved to be a good decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  lead to a decrease in the level of infestation. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips Thrips should always be controlled preventively [...] Predatory mites can be used to kill thrips. There are many different species of predatory mites that attack thrips, and there are also many different strategies [...] are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory mite for pest control but has also continued to innovate to offer superior quality products. [...] food but also because they sustain life on earth. Commitment to biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants [...] between living beings led her to study Agricultural Sustainable Innovation Engineering, a field that combines knowledge of biology and agronomy to promote e

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  continuous consultation services, we have managed to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our [...] listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] efficacy. We will need to further decentralize our production and explore new species for local solutions to local problems. ‘I will never forget that

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  shift. Growers began to understand that working with nature could offer not just peace of mind, but also long-term success. “ Thanks to our predatory mites [...] are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] Innovation in action Koppert’s predatory mite, Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no [...] greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden [...] pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad [...] pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests that want to feed off your new