• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released, he had a closer look at the crop. ‘It was clear [...] three times. This is always a critical and tense moment on cucumber farms like mine. And as spider mites can cause real problems in this type of crop, an [...] with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets

• Predatory mites

  Ulti-Mite Sachet Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding [...] What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various [...] tiny arthropods are natural enemies of many plant-feeding mites and insects like spider mites , whitefly and thrips . Predatory mites are an essential component

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus [...] are fussier and more specialized. Botrytis cinerea can withstand the cold like no other and is even active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus [...] benefits and reduces the chances of the fungus taking hold. Applying fungicides like Trianum can help you protect the crop against diseases. Recommended for you

• Protected vegetables

  control soil-dwelling pests like beetle larvae and foliar pests like caterpillars . Beneficial fungi control insect pests like whitefly and thrips . Diseases [...] microorganisms Looking at biological control, beneficial insects, mites, nematodes, and microorganisms take center stage. Natural enemies like predatory mites [...] Production of Nematodes Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  y of biological controls and traditional chemistries, defining what success looks like for the greenhouse or nursery before integrating biocontrols, and

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  juicy, and sometimes a little sticky, but when attacked they become dry. If looked at through a microscope, you will see the small nematodes wriggling inside [...] move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Investing in thrips control: always a good idea [...] Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Help, whitefly! Now what? How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital

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

  June 30, 2023

  need-to-know facts about caterpillars Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Premium quality around the world Butterflies and [...] caterpillar to pupa When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands [...] subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks very different from a caterpillar, as it’s shorter and takes on a streamlined

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  the production of nematodes with the best shelf life on today’s market! How does it work? After application the nematodes search for their prey. Once they [...] move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Investing in thrips control: always a good idea [...] Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Help, whitefly! Now what? Botrytis problems often have company How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  at Koppert! Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly [...] More about whitefly control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone Very few greenhouse

• Caterpillars

  consistent quality and yield. Solutions for caterpillar control Learn more about What are caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. [...] spreading out over the plant as they grow larger. As their size increases, so too does the damage they inflict: leaves are often skeletonized, with only the mid-rib [...] leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our caterpillar control