• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  controls Pythium in cucumber Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? Unveiling [...] operations Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Ten facts about Spical Keeping thrips under control: [...] Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Quality is Key at Koppert! Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops:

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  me they feel like my children”, Antonio adds with a smile. “As a parent you can’t have favourites, but I am proud to say that I have a special affection [...] role in IPM programs of every grower. “They establish themselves quickly in the crops and build up populations very fast, which means growers have a standing [...] results. I am so proud of my team!”. Looking ahead: a commitment to sustainability From a childhood surrounded by self-sufficient farming to a career in sustainable

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  managing oak processionary caterpillar Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Using [...] butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big [...] are causing problems worldwide. In protected and open-field crops, caterpillars of the following butterflies and moths in particular drive growers to despair:

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  experiences in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] February. ‘I have three crops a year,’ he tells us five weeks later. ‘As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] the predatory mite has always been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together

• Deltatrap

  Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution. Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? Operation Mealybug 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological [...] into the trap. Once in the trap they get stuck in the glue and are easy to detect, count and identify. Trapping males also aids in reducing the number [...] Deltatrap for monitoring and trapping male moths and mealybugs in protected and outdoor crops in combination with a species-specific pheromone. Pests Moths

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  ready to deal with armored scales Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program A viable [...] warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops [...] flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, October 14–17, 2025. Learn from three days of informative tours and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home [...] Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally and [...] developing and promoting sustainable growing practices in partnership with nature. Koppert joins with IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge

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

  June 30, 2023

  orchids free from fungus gnats Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Using [...] caterpillars can do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only one link in the lifecycle from egg to butterfly, at that [...] two to three thousand times heavier! Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  protocol or the different products, check the website or contact one of my Koppert colleagues wherever in the world you are. By Mark van der Werf, Soft [...] occasionally? Some growers have a sprinkling installation to protect their plants but often we see fields where we don’t have this option. Does this mean [...] again we see differences in fields regarding frost damage. Besides temperature and wind also fertilization plays a crucial role in how quickly a bud or flower

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker [...] February. "I have three crops a year," he tells us five weeks later. "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build [...] Spider Mite and Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk Sjaak van Dijk: ‘So far, Spidex Vital has done