• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  for use in many different climate regions. The combination of all these characteristics makes swirskii the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness [...] Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an [...] protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three to four times as many predatory mites come out of the sachet

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

  December 16, 2024

  article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals [...] with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM. Her broad range of experience includes [...] biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  more eggs in the same time frame, hugely enhancing the biocontrol process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex [...] Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international force in biocontrol [...] mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature [...] Volgering. "Upon inputting all the data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips [...] Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most likely [...] right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through [...] including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information is critical right

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention [...] Out of Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight [...] Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  team have developed and grown the Natural Enemies name into one of the leaders in the industry. With the addition of the Koppert supply chain, our goal [...] With the explosion of the cannabis market, Koppert US has acquired Natural Enemies; the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis [...] development of a successful IPM ( integrated pest management ) program. Koppert Biological Systems is the leading provider of biological solutions in the horticulture

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Rose Rosa The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a [...] Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 29, 2021

  Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important [...] store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You can see the instructions on YouTube . Turn and shake the packaging