• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  application is more time efficient, which offers potential savings on labour. Easy application Spidex Vital Plus is easy to use. Introduce the sachets in and around [...] Vital Plus allows Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex [...] defense lines to control spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no

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

  was miles ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference [...] decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially from governmental bodies, in organic

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination [...] combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic collaboration, Koppert has succeeded in making Limonica available in commercial volumes

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

  February 1, 2023

  situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track [...] product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still [...] control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Customization is essential – choose

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  the Wilczewscy Horticultural Farm in Białousy in the far east of Poland produced various plants and cut flowers. But in de mid-nineties the production changed [...] We also use light traps to catch adult beetles during the night. One trap is able to catch several thousand beetles. In the fight against grubs, we were [...] carefully observe the moment of flight of adult beetles.’ In the first year of application, efficacy of nematodes grew to a level of 70%, and after the second

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  this year to create a healthy, energy rich plant. Koppert is using a variety a products to support this. Central in the schedule is the product Trianum [...] see differences in fields regarding frost damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower freezes [...] effect. A protocol full of energy Different flowering stage on one plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  world market leader in biological crop protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership [...] mark an important step in Koppert's ambitions to achieve further global growth and maintain its leading role in the industry. A strong foundation for [...] Team is tasked with achieving strategic objectives. This team is responsible for driving growth, optimising processes and improving customer focus in different

• In Partnership with Nature

  January 2, 2019

  Styrofoam particles in the environment. Did you know that benzene, an ingredient in Styrofoam, is established as a human carcinogen? On a more positive note [...] note, Styrofoam is currently recyclable, but the Styrofoam recycling market is diminishing at a rapid rate. It is a notoriously difficult material to recycle [...] new packaging will be gradual and it is expected that there will be a mixture of the two shipping methods. Our goal is to completely switch to the new recyclable

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  Jeremy Webber makes the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains [...] that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because [...] because the two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated program, especially in ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] sticky trap per week, this may not indicate a problem in one crop but could be a reason to sound the alarm in another.