• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant [...] relate to biological IPM. Heidi also explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips [...] Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point shed the damaged leaves. Grab your magnifying [...] able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the spots [...] any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can’t hurt to do more checks until

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will, at some point, shed the damaged leaves. Grab your magnifying [...] be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots won't [...] any spider mite eggs. The standard advice is to check the status twice a week. But of course, in acute situations, it can't hurt to do more checks until

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  our biological solutions in the field. By working closely with growers to optimize existing solutions and develop new solutions, we are expanding our portfolio [...] pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of [...] offering a viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years, more and more growers have taken the plunge. Successful biological control

• Crop Protection

  require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not pose risks to human health or the environment. Minimal resistance against [...] management solutions. Pests typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies compared to chemical pesticides. Soil health and biodiversity Chemical [...] which supports biodiversity. Good soil health and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting

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

  May 19, 2025

  innovation that keep growers ahead of the game ’. The crisis that changed everything The turning point came during the 2006-2007 season. Supermarkets across Europe [...] are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance

• Knowing & recognizing

  s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained

• Environmental sustainability

  , we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity conservation Preserving [...] stems. Furthermore, our commitment to biodiversity extends to fostering healthy soil ecosystems, which serve as the foundation of resilient and sustainable [...] committed to adhere to regulations regarding the prevention of invasive species introduction into natural environments and promote biodiversity. Pollution

• Sustainable Development Goals

  order to get closer to realizing our mission and vision and contribute to the Global Goals, we need to work together. That is why we are open to building [...] contributing to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals Through our commitment to sustainability, we strive to make a positive impact on the environment [...] society, and the economy. How do we contribute to SDGs? Our day to day activities align with several of the SDGs, particularly those related to sustainable

• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  We already know what knowledge needs to be applied to protect the soil. “Today’s youth is educated about sustainable solutions next to the conventional practices [...] needed to support the adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices.” The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals are the blueprint to achieve [...] Protect soil biodiversity World Soil Day 2020 and its campaign, "Keep soil alive, Protect soil biodiversity", aims to raise awareness of the importance of