• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the [...] ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  making them easy to use. In this way, they can replace conventional pesticides in many crops and play a complementary role in an IPM strategy. José Maria [...] steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using this natural [...] Fuente Vaqueros near Granada, Spain, where he has been growing asparagus on a hectare for the last two years. He had many problems with this crop from the start

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of [...] This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final [...] remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases) [...] during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product Manager at Koppert

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin plastic version. It’s a meaningful change [...] Houweling, we’ve developed a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles [...] We’re making an important change to our 1L bottles. From now on, they will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  to spend a lot of their time cooling the hive – time that could be better spent in the crop. In short, Koppert ensures optimum conditions for bumblebees [...] increase in the use of assimilation lighting in tomato crops required an adaptation of the Natupol system. Assimilation lamps emit a lot of red light; a color [...] light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive takes a lot of time and the bumblebees are

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile [...] its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips [...] they turn red when they feed on the pest. Armor Up With Amendments An efficient defense comes from a resilient ecosystem above and below ground, where strong

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation and markets, the company made sustainability a key focus area in its business operations a few years [...] Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover of 355 million euros (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals [...] of chrysanthemum cuttings in Uganda. Was it possible to achieve a production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  foundation for the biological control of many plant pests on numerous plants in the horticultural and agricultural industries. To further support pest control [...] which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered the development of natural enemies used for biological [...] harsh chemicals. In the mid 1960's, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , for the control of spider mites on cucumber plants

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  control a range of harmful pests. Although drones have been used in various agricultural applications for some time, Koppert’s latest innovation – a multi-carrier [...] trials in the US Trials have been conducted with the release system using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol [...] dispersed in the correct locations in the right numbers to carry out their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec