• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] growing cycle. There are many definitions that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical [...] the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert

• Two-spotted spider mite

  What are two-spotted spider mites? Two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is a pest of many crops throughout the world. Despite their small size [...] smaller and more active than the females, with a body that is narrower and more pointed at the rear. Colour is very variable: from light yellow or orange to [...] mites in sachets are a good preventative measure as the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory mites even before the pest is present. Recommended

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case with Trianum, which does all its hard work underground. A more vital crop [...] quicker after a long period of warm weather and their growth is reactivated much more effectively after a period of inactivity as a result of a heatwave. This [...] apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can see. But when it comes

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  you clear analyses. There is intensive remote contact with the Koppert consultant. We see exactly what the level of infestation is and how natural enemies [...] ‘The map of our greenhouses, which is programmed into the app, allows us to see where an infestation is and how it is evolving. It also allows us to see [...] provides a visual indication on the map itself to show how the level of infestation is evolving. Different levels of indication are available – on a location

• Tropicals

  grow naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to [...] agriculture. For this reason most commercial produced tropical plants are grown is southern states. Tropical plants require consistently warmer temperatures [...] Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect, many of the tropical plants do not do well in direct

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  plant whenever you can avoid using a chemical control method. A plant that can grow well remains strong and productive. A cleaner product Reduced use of chemicals [...] present on a product. These days, however, supermarkets and other buyers often go a step further than the legal requirements. They might set a requirement [...] Mite Not All That Demanding Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirski-Mite can be seen as a kind of insurance. You can never be sure whether

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  Koppert’s Phil Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant [...] states. He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical [...] compatibility of biological controls and traditional chemistries, defining what success looks like for the greenhouse or nursery before integrating biocontrols

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  ornamentals , and a surprising discovery involving nematodes and cranberries. Jeremy goes into detail regarding the subsequent trials, and paints a picture of [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles [...] nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates Red Headed Flea Beetle , an article by Koppert’s national ornamental

• Sustainability

  Future Forward - A path for a sustainable tomorrow At Koppert, sustainability isn’t just a concept, it is part of who we are. Since our foundation, we [...] our actions leave a lasting impact. We aspire not only to contribute but also to ignite a broader sustainability movement, promoting a culture of learning [...] we have been on a path to make a positive impact on the world. Our approach involves providing products and knowledge that support the transition of farmers

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  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 [...] higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other [...] faster on flowering plants than on a crop without flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development