• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM, Heidi has worked for Koppert for the past decade. Her broad range of experience includes [...] in horticulture at Penn State. Heidi is available to discuss pest problems with growers and offer possible solutions. You can contact her at: hdoering@koppert

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broaderfield of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better, we can also help [...] enemies. ‘It goes much further for us, too. We have already made good progress with the use of microorganisms, both in the soil and above ground. Look at the [...] success of a product like Trianum. We are also making very good progress with the use of the NatuGro natural nutrients. However, there are still many

• Isarid

  Isarid works best in a pest management program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate [...] and fungus gnats Mode of action When spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately [...] may be harmed by storage at high temperatures (>86°F (>30°C)) or contact with water for more than 24 hours Notes Isarid has a pre-harvest interval of zero

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s biological products are more [...] delivering one of Koppert´s products: Swirski. Producing Quality It all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been [...] stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously monitored conditions. The mites are regularly

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  perishable so we deliver via the fastest route to maintain the freshest product with the best viability—viable upon arrival. Not getting the product when requested [...] the entire logistics chain from facility to farm. A predictable schedule with reliable deliveries produces the most consistent and repeatable results from [...] are often not enough. Clients appreciate a consultant who walks the fields with them, listens to the problems from the staff, and looks the grower in the

• Operation Mealybug

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they make short work of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and [...] plants, resulting in misshapen and yellowing leaves. They also foul the plants with their honeydew secretions. Flowers and fruits drop off the plants, resulting

• Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium

  December 13, 2022

  about Fusarium that are important to know. Growers worldwide have to deal with the soil-borne fungal disease Fusarium wilt . As the name suggests, wilting [...] grows well. Other prevention advice includes choosing resistant varieties, working cleanly, and avoiding stress to the plant. The beneficial soil-borne fungus [...] is sold as Trianum , can help keep Fusarium at bay. This fungus competes with Fusarium in the soil for nutrients and can even destroy this harmful fungus

• Parasitic wasps

  the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing [...] pest management. This approach minimizes the environmental impact associated with chemical pesticides and promotes a more sustainable agricultural model. [...] the parasitic wasp laying its eggs inside or on a host pest. Here's how it works: Egg laying: A female parasitic wasp seeks out a suitable host pest. The

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. Best practice for pollination in hot temperatures The effects of the en [...] bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather conditions. Bumblebee hives with a sustainable future Plant pollinator interaction in hot temperatures Pollination

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  and future Koppert customers can arrange an on-site visit at our TPIE booth with any of our friendly technical experts. Regular on-site visits are provided [...] biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical [...] trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral, and tropicals with over 400 exhibitors. Koppert stations field representatives to keep abreast