• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode [...] nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] mite in horticulture. In doing so, he laid the foundation for today’s Koppert. Now Koppert’s third generation is introducing this valuable legacy of knowledge

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry [...] an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator [...] why it is so effective against common pests, including the elusive pepper thrips (Thrips parvispinus or TP). His deep dive covers how active the mite is

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  idaei) is a constant cause for concern, and in the cultivation of blackberries in greenhouses, the large blackberry aphid (Amphorophora rubi) is the main [...] decision. ‘In the spring, I can use artificial lighting to better tailor the climate to the needs of the crop. And in both the spring and autumn cultivation [...] out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare greenhouse

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  resulted in a new product marketed under the name, Chrysopa-E , which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage [...] containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain in terms of transport volume and the supply chain is more sustainable. The existing Chrysopa product (larvae) [...] spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  protection Spidex Vital Go offers peace of mind by maintaining a consistent population of predatory mites in the crop. The sachets ensure predators are present [...] application Application is straightforward: simply hang the sachets near the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise,

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and [...] marketing an eco-friendly product. Plant Health Biological control reduces the number of chemical applications which promotes plant growth. Coverage Predatory [...] destroy their prey. Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  ground, which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable [...] playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated crop management? [...] Crop Management’ (ICM) is a holistic approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol strategies [...] Biological pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , [...] g biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch the Recording!

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

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred [...] Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus

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

  February 17, 2025

  structured, but the essence of the company—the accessibility, the shared commitment to sustainable growing—remains.” Predatory mites: the backbone of a sustainable [...] nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek and started [...] re is entirely free of chemical pesticides. “It’s achievable, but we need full commitment—not just from growers, but also from policymakers in The Hague