• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies. Co-owner and general director [...] ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees [...] trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred, [...] predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider mite makes itself scarce: it can survive for a while without [...] Amblydromalus limonicus . The mite is active at temperatures from 57°F and is especially bad news for larvae, both in the first and second stage. Thripex : This

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  researchers and horticulture experts gather to share the knowledge and tools attendees need to become more efficient and productive with their IPM programs [...] spaced and finishing production for both mums and poinsettias. Heidi and Phil are crop experts who are well versed in fall crops. Heidi has worked with Koppert [...] AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers [...] Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products but also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of [...] nematodes use less energy during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  innovation is a cornerstone, the Koppert consultants are very valuable to growers. “They know and understand growers and the challenges they have to cope with [...] For many, agriculture is an industry or a profession. For Antonio Gimenez, consultant team manager at Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection [...] consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His passion to help growers produce more and more sustainably and at the same time help

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use tool to help growers reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides and produce safer [...] pesticides with biological products in order to meet market or export standards, satisfy consumer demands for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures [...] will follow. It is the aim that this tool becomes a global go-to resource for information on biocontrol and biopesticide products. *CABI is an international

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] slightly larger and entirely black with clear wings. Parasitism: Prefers L3-L4 whitefly larvae stages for parasitism and targets L2 larvae for host feeding [...] whitefly eggs and larvae, helping to reduce infestations. Both predatory mites prey on whitefly eggs and larvae, with a strong preference for newly laid eggs

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  authorities and NGOs to recognize and embrace this common goal that will benefit us all,’ Peter explains. ‘Our aim for the event is to inform and influence [...] Collaboration with CABI ‘CABI and Koppert have been collaborating on many fronts for some time, and it makes perfect sense to combine our forces and common goals [...] input when it comes to promoting the event worldwide and finding key speakers and panels for the presentations and discussions to raise awareness on the

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  comes to innovative solutions for agriculture and horticulture, has invested much of its knowledge and research in finding microbial solutions for current [...] plants to cope with abiotic stresses, and produce good yield and quality in resource poor growing conditions." Changing consumer behavior There is a growing [...] changing with more people than ever buying their food and other products online, with many direct sales going to local farmers, food box schemes and open-air

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of the predatory [...] Growers Use Swirski-Mite LD Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active [...] active for two weeks longer, Swirski-Mite LD is an extremely reliable and effective system: Constantly large population of predatory mites Little opportunity