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

  March 6, 2025

  thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. [...] fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” [...] CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies,

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  We offer a modernized look aligned with our new branding while preserving the same exceptional quality and effectiveness that Koppert bumblebees have always [...] Natupol hives meet the demands of the bumblebees, the logistic chain, and growers' needs, making sure growers can depend on our solutions for maximum crop p [...] and logistic journey may be, we do everything possible to see that our pollinators reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  their energy on pollination . Once the temperature increases pass the 59°F mark bumblebees start focusing on keeping the hive cool. To do that they stay [...] worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate on their pollination [...] pollination work and not purely on incubating and ventilating their hives.’ Keeping Them Cool Outdoors Bumblebees that work in a greenhouse have an advantage

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  generally have a short life span. So they just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks [...] predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation, but in most [...] selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  outbreaks and doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of [...] Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near [...] Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s professionals and regional [...] Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is working and points out any [...] is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  enclosed in a weather-resistant outer unit. Quad units are designed with the appropriate ventilation and insulation required to allow bumblebees to acclimate [...] This enables the bumblebees to dedicate their time foraging, providing for superior pollination. The best choice! Koppert bumblebees are available year-round [...] available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple Blackberry

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started! Fortunately, a lot of experience and knowledge [...] chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant [...] choices. How do you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  predatory mites can do amazing things. Female mites produce large eggs that weight about 20% of their body weight. And they do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable a [...] have been crazy about biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better result [...] T-22 , has a preventative effect against various soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots