• Aphipar

  Pests Especially for cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii) ; tobacco aphid ( Myzus persicae var. nicotianae ); peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  knowledge about pests! Sticky traps and pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest. For example [...] pheromone traps can play a role in pest control. The use of attractants in this application is aimed at catching as many pests as possible. Fungi and bacteria [...] them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  which is why Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with [...] summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management. Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment [...] chemical plant protection is decreasing, with more and more diseases and pests becoming resistant to these products. Large retail customers accept less

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical treatments. Resistance [...] These predatory mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and [...] conditions. This reliability made them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  are bred for the biological control of a host of horticultural and orchard pests by Koppert, a leader in biological control. More than 30 years of experience [...] nematodes help to keep our fruit, vegetables, and ornamental crops free of pests without chemical residues. At Koppert, the R&D Department has an ongoing [...] nematodes, bacteria and fungi are cultivated for the biological control of pests and diseases. The entomopathogenic nematodes are grown in liquid media to

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even [...] regions. Nevertheless, all growers need to be able to tackle the top four pests: spider mite, whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite [...] natural enemies of whitefly, but parasitic fungi can also help tackle this pest. Rollertraps are also a useful tool in the battle against whitefly: they

• Thripex-Mini

  When to use Use Thripex mini for biological pest control of various thrips species. Hatching eggs and larvae. Predatory mites also eat spider mites (i

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical [...] IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these useful creatures if you [...] more information about which natural enemies are effective against which pests. The natural enemies listed on the page are bred for this purpose, but there

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

  March 6, 2025

  episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies that work [...] facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as well as education and

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

  June 11, 2024

  during the years. Pests were increasingly resistant to chemical agents, so growers were actively seeking alternative solutions for pests and diseases. At [...] mite infestations when 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 [...] and my cousin Henri Oosthoek in 1977. From the start, we used an integrated pest management system that included compatible chemical pesticides and it became