• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  remain hidden within plant tissues, and cause substantial crop damage makes it one of the most concerning emerging pests facing horticultural production today [...] into a significant management challenge. Why Is It So Difficult to Detect? One of the biggest challenges associated with Thrips parvispinus is that infestations

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity to meet a group of Koppert technical experts and

• Open field pollination

  risers, is recommended. Natupol Booster is developed for crops with a short (one to four weeks) intensive blossom period and which produce a lot of nectar

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  Spider Mite Natural enemies are extremely useful and effective, but they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why it’s important to release [...] release the predatory mites in your crop immediately, you can store them for one or two days at most. You must store the packaging horizontally, in a dark

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  in southern Spain seemed almost impossible. “ At that time, there was only one solution ,” recalls Kris de Smet, Commercial Director Koppert Spain at that [...] that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  comprises many different species, varieties, and forms which all specialize in one or just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows inside the plant vessels [...] Trianum , can help prevent infection and combat the pathogen. Get in touch with one of our experts Recommended for you Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  smooth. “We’ve tried all kinds of methods—some worked, some didn’t. I remember one experiment with a garlic-based product. We applied it in the evening, and [...] is great, but practicality matters too.” A future built on collaboration One of the key reasons Stolk Brothers continues to partner with Koppert is the

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  that a crop will always suffer. There are ways to keep spider mites at bay, one of them being predatory mites – the spider mite slayers. Using predatory mites [...] danger if this 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

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  ensure the availability of new and safe technology." The United States is one of Koppert's largest markets, which makes streamlining laws and regulations