• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  disease-free and safe for the natural outside environment. Additionally, we work and partner with the USDA, the Michigan Department of Ag¬riculture and Rural [...] hives and is designed for outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to [...] diverse and comprehensive pollinator strategy. Your path to optimal pollination starts here, and we're with you every step of the way. Get in touch with our

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  s is most effective between 15°C and 32.5°C. It still has some effect between 12.5°C and 15°C, and between 32.5°C and 35°C. We therefore purposely refrain [...] pests and beneficials depending on the temperature and humidity ranges and extremes. Temperture (ºC) Fig. 1. Typical relationship of temperature and development [...] compensate for low humidity during the day. Control of whiteflies • A. swirskii, A. limonicus and T. montdorensis are all good control agents for whiteflies

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

  January 6, 2025

  also highly skilled in IPM and bioprograms specifically for tropical plant propagators and finishing nurseries. For producers and buyers integrating tropicals [...] charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the tropical bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the [...] foliage, floral, and tropicals with over 400 exhibitors. Koppert stations field representatives to keep abreast of the latest news and provide direct access

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  going to get a lot more—and soon. Adult beetles have stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment options the [...] efficacy, and there are a few different methods for getting deep down to where the larvae are located. Schedule some time in February to consult with your Koppert [...] Connect with us to schedule a site visit It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three [...] that picky when it comes to its daily meal. It eats many species of small insects and mites, which is ideal when different types of pests occur simultaneously [...] as how many prey there are and whether other food sources such as pollen are available. The microclimate – the temperature and humidity around the leaf –

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  their time foraging, providing for superior pollination. The best choice! Koppert bumblebees are available year-round and are shipped to your facility, [...] disease and pest free by Michigan Department of Agriculture Dedicated, temperature controlled trucks for shipping Technical representatives and staff available [...] ly for open-field crops. Each Quad contains four large bumblebee colonies enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 15, 2024

  Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials and finished [...] 8–10, 2025, and chat with our knowledgeable technical staff Heidi Doering, Jeremy Webber, Chris Anzell, Phil Gerry, Nan McKay, Kristen Fowler, and Esteban [...] catch and kill the pest at it's Achilles heel: the larvae. Current and future Koppert customers can arrange an on-site visit at our MANTS booth with any

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  a hundred tips for preventing diseases and pests, strengthening and protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products [...] much as you can from colleagues with experience. Ensure that you and your employees have or develop sufficient knowledge and skills to achieve your ambitions [...] give up too quickly. Every grower who starts with IPM must first learn what works best in their crop and under their conditions. Experience shows that

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  outdoor crops such as citrus and grapes. With the introduction of Spical Ulti-Mite, Koppert aims for more security for both grower and crop. Fully compostable [...] it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best conditions to develop even more swiftly and strongly. Spical Ulti-Mite [...] Extensive research has resulted in a sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always a good idea! Get in touch with our experts [...] complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial consequences [...] transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens necrotic spot virus ( INSV ), but