• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  to destroy part of their crops. This is hardly ever necessary any longer due to better control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips [...] INSV ), but thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. [...] in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  that Swirskii is so popular should not surprise you," says Tim Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirskii actually [...] actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly , and also tackles [...] biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] others became curious about what he was doing in his greenhouse. At first they were sceptical, but after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father [...] they decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to

• Mealybugs and scales

  honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies [...] off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years of gained knowledge and expertise, we guarantee [...] climatic conditions, and the demands of growers. Continuously improving our hives Over the past few years, we have made significant improvements to our hives [...] guarantee just that. Our Natupol hives meet the demands of the bumblebees, the logistic chain, and growers' needs, making sure growers can depend on our solutions

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella [...] capable of rapidly controlling concentrated spider mite colonies and stopping an outbreak of the pest before it occurs. Aphid and thrips control is accomplished [...] for biological control of harmful pests Natutec Drone Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in

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

  March 6, 2025

  Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing [...] until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding ornamental IPM. Her experience [...] Heidi’s broad range gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  plant is also teeming with organisms, inside and out, the function of which is not yet known in many cases. What's certain is that plant resistance is strongly [...] history is once again in the spotlight today. Bacillus subtillis and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens – parts of our Microflora SA product – is an example of a natrual [...] good reason that the number of biological beneficials and supporters is growing on this basis! In fact, our whole world is one big ecosystem. But most

• Parasitic wasps

  animals, or the environment. Benefits of parasitic wasps Using parasitic wasps for pest control offers a range of benefits: Enhanced crop protection : Parasitic [...] ecosystem balance: The introduction of parasitic wasps into commercial growing environments can promote biodiversity, as the use of harmful chemicals decreases [...] parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The choice of host depends on the specific species of parasitic wasp, as they often exhibit host specificity

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  medium. At the end of the day, they aren't great swimmers and don't persist well through frequent bouts of waterlogged media. This is why Koppert typically [...] are the undisputed heavyweight champs of cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing media and require [...] introduction. They have a wide range of food sources, even mold, and can be set up for the long term to provide a stable layer of protection in many different