• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  to worry about the harvest interval. These are all important reasons why our micro products are a valuable and effective addition to the IPM strategy of [...] quality Our micro products are small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our [...] Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection Premium quality around the world Designed with growers in mind Inspired by Nature:

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  Heidi and Phil are crop experts who are well versed in fall crops. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed [...] Sales Consultant for the Northeast Region, Phil Gerry, will be the featured speakers on Monday, July 14th, at the 10:45AM session, ’Tis the Season: Repeatable [...] strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. All of our Koppert experts are very capable

• Parasitic wasps

  begin to feed on the host pest. They consume the host from the inside, which ultimately leads to the death of the host. Pupal stage: After the larvae have consumed [...] What are parasitic wasps? Parasitic wasps are small insects that play a crucial role in natural pest control. They are called "parasitic" because they [...] inside the host insect, eventually killing it. These wasps are highly specialized, with different species targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  healthy, good growing plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding air. High humidity, e [...] limonicus has the highest numerical response to whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition [...] predation/development, insufficient effect; ++ some development/effect but limited; +++ sufficient control effect/development; ++++ very good control/

• Thripor-I

  should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically [...] of action The predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin [...] encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends

• Plant Health

  Embracing biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides [...] resilience against environmental stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree [...] they transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete

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

  March 7, 2025

  listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding [...] Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion [...] Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

  Isarid™. The Problem That Returns Break the Cycle: Target the Larvae Foliage riddled with shotgun holes is the signature Solutions targeting only the adult [...] as a few adult beetles are observed it’s time Target the Achilles’ heel of the redheaded flea beetle by to act. Although the damage may be minor now [...] already exist in the media, leading to steady waves of kill the larvae using predatory nematodes and fungi. sturdy, durable adults in the future. Once

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory [...] over the leaves of crops that grow hairs or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural [...] It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  It’s all about maintaining the moisture in the sachets; keeping the moisture inside without harming the mites and creating the perfect ecosystem for them [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] where the relative humidity is low. This makes a big difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop