• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison dart frogs in my bedroom. Predatory mites [...] effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful innovations came in the form of a breeding sachet. [...] Furthermore, predatory mites offer significant potential in agricultural crops. One key advantage is their ability to be mass-produced, and unlike other natural

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does not feel at home: tomatoes . Swirski-Mite [...] is anything but shy and is therefore suitable for many crops. But there is one important exception: swirskii will have nothing to do with tomatoes. This [...] tomato growers must use larger natural enemies against whitefly and thrips – ones that can literally fly or step over those hairs – such as parasitic wasps

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most frequently produced beneficials. This predatory mite has proven

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  Cannabis aphid (Phorodon cannabis) is one of the most aggressive species encountered in any crop. Koppert has spent millions in R&D finding the best solutions

• Contact

  Mailing address Koppert Biological Systems Inc. 1502 Old US-23 Howell, MI 48843 +1 (800) 928-8827 info@koppertonline.com

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  Rollertraps per row, specifically for crops like tomatoes. Strategically position one tape between the crop and another above the plant canopy to enhance trapping [...] biocontrol strategies and selecting the best solutions for your crops, contact one of our crop experts. Together, we can create a plan that optimizes your crop

• Sustainable Development Goals

  sustainability. SDG 9 – Industry innovation and infrastructure Innovation is one of our core activities. Our strength lies in our ability to translate knowledge

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  she recounts her experience managing spider mite resistance in garden mums. One of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM

• Outdoor crops pollination advice

  that the hive is positioned in the crop immediately after delivery or within one day to allow the bumblebees to find food sources. Placement To maximize p