• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece [...] chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more [...] correct. The author lays out BioSolutions for eradicating three stubborn pests: Western flower thrips (WFT), spider mites , and caterpillars . In an interesting

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  have not only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  between the Koppert subsidiaries in these countries. In addition to natural enemies, we are investigating in the potential of Trianum and the NatuGro product [...] licenses for the legal production of cannabis. This is due to the proven positive health effects resulting from the use of cannabis, as well as the liberalization [...] coordinates the activities related to cannabis cultivation. "Rapid growth is occurring in all areas. The center of legal production is currently in Canada and

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius [...] Delphastus catalinae The ladybird survives entirely by consuming whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, pa [...] mites feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops [...] kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and [...] agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an active partner of the United Nations’ Su [...] Controlling pests and diseases in the greenhouse using predatory mites and wasps; making plants more resilient by using fungi in the soil, and introducing bumblebees

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many [...] Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela [...] vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  cornerstone of existence. "The colours, the flavours, the aromas—everything fills you." Whether it was plucking figs from trees by the river or savouring freshly [...] changed their production style in their greenhouse step by step. We are replicating the same model in all parts of the world.” Through innovative solutions [...] Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond trees

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] essential – choose the right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags