• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] spider mite. "The discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop [...] become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea have [...] used to control pests in an extensive range of crops. Our product Casea contains the beneficial nematode Steinernema carpocapsae . The product controls various

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] Every species has eggs with a characteristic shape, color, and pattern. The number of eggs also varies: one species lays dozens, the other thousands. Phase [...] pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner where leaves overlap or in other places

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and minimizing pest damage by getting in touch [...] support you every step of the way. Contact us now to discover how Koppert's innovative solutions can transform your growing operation! Get in touch Explore our [...] , science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient crops. For over 50 years, we’ve been pioneers in sustainable agriculture

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  be made on the basis of statistics. Resilient cropping with NatuGro ‘In the end, the key question is how we can further improve the development of resilient [...] cultivation conditions on the American West Coast are less optimal than in the Netherlands, for example, and the stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore [...] into the consequences of lower rates of nitrogen release. The collaboration with NovaCropControl is an obvious choice: the company specializes in plant

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond [...] course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of [...] of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it

• 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 [...] a handful of situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy [...] Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more accurate, statement and offers

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  put so much strain on the safety of the employees, on the crops, and on the local environment. It has never been a favourite activity of mine. Biological [...] plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants in 14 cm pots [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re [...] as 150,000 species worldwide. The group is very uniform in appearance and behavior, but they vary in size. The smallest moth has a wingspan of only one and [...] deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant