• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs and predatory mites. These [...] keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant for the best strategy. [...] only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  offering solutions in the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to [...] effective. For example, did you know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page 'Products & Solutions' on our website for more i [...] effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there are many more beneficials in the open air. Tips to

• Thrips

  solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips [...] damaged and become misshapen. Thrips are also responsible for the transmission of viruses, the best known of which is tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), mainly [...] Thrips is Always a Puzzle Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Long Lasting

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  And for customers who use multiple products at once, it will be easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results [...] chain. For example, the datamatrix 2D barcode identifies the specific batch of a product. A QR code helps you navigate the product webpage directly for full [...] branding After introducing our new corporate branding in January 2022, it's time for the next phase. Over the coming months, we will be introducing our new product

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  A system for sustainable cultivation, in which you minimize use of chemicals; that is integrated pest management (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt [...] our Integrated Pest Management page. It includes more than a hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using [...] objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks [...] If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber [...] Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, BioSolutions for crops. Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  a pest. For example, mealy bugs , spider mites , and other mites never appear on sticky traps. And this also applies to fungi, of course. For other pests [...] articles for more information on Horiver and Koppert iPM Horiver: " Show Whitefly a Yellow Card " Koppert iPM: " Reasons to Scout with Koppert iPM " For Scouting [...] and bacteria is a more difficult exercise. Some common fungi, like mildew for example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it is more difficult

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development [...] biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital biological solution for spider mites takes it to the next level for professional growers worldwide. [...] its top selling Spidex biological solution making it even more effective for growers worldwide. Predatory mites in more different stages of development

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  pest pressure for the following spring. Easy application and good results ‘For the preparation, I leave the nematodes at room temperature for half an hour [...] orchards against pests – a living, natural solution for their fruit. Koppert has been producing nematodes for horticultural purposes since 1986 and they are [...] Untreated reference 0 Untreated reference Capirel autumn Capirel spring Best modality is springtime + autumn application (81% damage reduction) Capirel

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  Jeremy will be transitioning into this key position for KBSI. The hydroponic market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy and his team [...] Koppert further solidifies our industry-leading technical support and service for our growing list of hydroponic vegetable customers. Stepping into Ferdi Van [...] team will continue to innovate and provide additional value for these important clients.”, Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert US. Jeremy’s new role is