• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  hives and is designed for outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to [...] disease-free and safe for the natural outside environment. Additionally, we work and partner with the USDA, the Michigan Department of Ag¬riculture and Rural [...] large amounts of pollen. Bumblebees still forage at low temperatures and cloudy and windy conditions. Bumblebees provide an integrated approach to pollinating

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  introducing our new product branding and packaging. Starting with our beneficial insects and predatory mites , and followed by additional product ranges [...] products. 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 [...] to work with nature and contribute to the health of people and the planet. The new branding was developed to reflect our mission and values. The Koppert'

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which mealybug product is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all [...] vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and lay eggs Cryptobug uses the mealybug [...] all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  soft fruits such as cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview [...] is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products. Either they have been removed by international and local authorities, or pests [...] regarding temperature windows, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  April 23, 2019

  hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products [...] Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program The How and Why of IPM The Benefits [...] (IPM) in a nutshell. You can fully adapt this system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are used only in emergencies and are always selective. That means they [...] to determine the best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural enemies, such as predatory mites , beetles , spiders, and beneficial soil-borne [...] What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

• Chrysoperla carnea

  outer cocoon is 8 mm long and 4 mm thick. The inner more closely spun cocoon is off-white and egg-shaped, about 3 mm long and 2.5 mm thick. The space between [...] natural enemy Chrysoperla carnea is available at Koppert as Chrysopa and Chrysopa-E . Best conditions for use of Chrysoperla carnea Chrysoperla carnea is effective [...] contribution to biological control. They feed exclusively on pollen, nectar and honeydew and most will fly out of the greenhouse. Life cycle of Chrysoperla carnea

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  leaves and proof of predation by Spidex Vital mites. Thanks to Koppert’s continuous R&D drive and upgraded production process, both quality and supply [...] development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital [...] The new formulation and better nutrition ensure an energetic population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start for fighting

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

  December 18, 2024

  cannabis, and more—and developing and implementing biological crop protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab [...] he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely [...] professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol

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

  September 10, 2020

  hydroponic market is a core focus for KBSI, and we are confident that Jeremy and his team will continue to innovate and provide additional value for these important [...] in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with our customers [...] team’s objective has been, and will continue to be, supporting clients with the highest quality IPM technical assistance, and we are confident Jeremy will