• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea have [...] Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance [...] they are the best candidates for summer use, for instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing tactic to combat the pests

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  soil-borne nematodes. Make sure the soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting [...] air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection [...] natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  shares insight with Windset’s IPM team. The Role of Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and [...] Canada - September 10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an [...] behind the scenes of greenhouse production. Together, they are educating viewers on sustainable greenhouse growing practices, with a focus on the beneficial

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies [...] Changes in the field of international trade and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are [...] spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Download trial results Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new formulation;

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door [...] marketed as Spical — marking a milestone in expanding biocontrol beyond the greenhouse. In recent years, the team has introduced two more powerful allies: [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them [...] poison on the food we eat and the flowers in our homes?" Rianne asks with a frown. For over two decades, she has passionately supported growers in transitioning

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They provide us with the oxygen we breathe, the food we [...] plant health is interconnected with human health and the health of the planet. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the use of harmful [...] farmers and growers around the world combat these challenges. Our approach is based on the principles of natural balance and working with nature, rather than

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You [...] protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods paves the way for organic [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] Swirskii is already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders. In short [...] and retain your status as a valued supplier. The requirements in this area are sure to increase further in the future. Always prepared Besides these general