• Powdery mildew

  remains on the outside of the plant surface. On the mycelium on the plant surface, new conidiophores are formed, structures which contain new spores, the conidia [...] infected. In pepper, the fluffy colonies occur mostly on the underside of the leaf, because the fungus infects the plant by entering through the stomata and there [...] harder for the fungi to enter the leaves To reduce chances of powdery mildew in greenhouses, it is advised to first ventilate by only opening the windows

• Greenhouse whitefly

  influence the development of fruit and lead to a reduction in yield. The honeydew deposited on fruit makes it sticky. Dirt adheres to the fruit, and the growth [...] have an oval shape. The first instar larvae (crawlers) are mobile, whereas the rest of the larvae stadia remain flattened on the leaf. The fourth larva stadium [...] This is called the pupa stadium and these pupae are found on the oldest leaves. The adult emerges from the pupa via a T-shaped fissure. The adult whiteflies

• American serpentine leaf miner

  falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the [...] . Today the insect is widespread across the whole world. Damage symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct [...] hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are entirely ochre-yellow. When the larva hatches from the egg, it begins to eat

• Tomato leaf miner

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate. A small [...] percentage of the larvae remain hanging on the leaf and pupate there, sometimes on the upper surface but more commonly on the underside. The late third instar [...] both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full [...] cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  propagation and production, in the “home of fast horses, great bourbon, and horticulture.” Among the tour destinations is the beautiful, exciting Churchill [...] Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally and effectively because we believe the world needs 100% sustainable agriculture. We [...] IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge regarding plant production. Technical consultant Chris Anzell will be representing the Koppert

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  educating the public and passing new findings on to people trying to solve agricultural, public health, and environmental problems. Click here to learn more [...] be demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference for Ornamental Growers in New Haven, Connecticut. He’ll [...] available on the event web page . Phil Gerry is a Technical Sales Consultant for Koppert’s Northeast Region, covering New England and New York. He was

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we [...] accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable and support our sustainability targets. By 2030, European regulations will require plastic packaging to contain [...] version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application remain unchanged, and recent tests with the new [...] agents in Europe. At the time, fresh produce exports from Spain were stopped due to the presence of pesticide residue. The biological control solution provided [...] alternative to chemical control agents and was adopted on a grand scale. Over the past decade Koppert’s R&D innovations have taken Swirski-Mite Plus to new levels

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  simplifies the application process. The hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar [...] reflects the company's ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste. Francesco Bourlot, Category Product Manager at Koppert, shares his thoughts on the new Citripar [...] ‘With this redesign, we aimed to improve both usability and sustainability. The new packaging makes it easier for growers to apply Citripar effectively while