• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  tech greenhouses too, particularly when the windows are open during warmer weather. Another source of contamination is already infested plant material brought [...] the more moderate side, the tobacco whitefly is in its element in higher temperatures. An adult female is capable of surviving for ten to fifteen days [...] insects prefer to lay their eggs on young leaves well inside the plant, and this is where you tend to find the eggs and young larvae of greenhouse whitefly .

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership [...] partnership encompasses one of Koppert’s core values. “One of our core values is that ‘we work for growers’ and with this joint venture we are confident that [...] keeping our focus on quality products.” Natural Enemies was founded in 2014 when owner Shane Young saw the emerging cannabis market and the need to help educate

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  More about thrips Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips [...] picky, with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each [...] points, which don't grow or become deformed if damaged in their early stages. When the western flower thrips prick petals, this often leads to discolored spots

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes [...] this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably [...] reared and the product has continued to evolve. The bottle is still in use today, especially when distributing the predators with air-blowing systems. Not

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  hives are equipped with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the [...] bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find their way around. That is not easy: finding the hive [...] navigation in the greenhouse Ideally, you want bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  mites change color. This is the confirmation that Spidex mites are on the job! To think that it all started 53 years ago when predatory mites were explored [...] efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites is caused by pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital mites are [...] Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international force in biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  solutions have is complex as nature is unpredictable and responds differently at different locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important [...] nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats [...] obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe a trend where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are required [...] FAQ Rhyzobug 1 Rhyzobug (Rhyzobius lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used [...] consumed entirely. In larger scales feeding damage is visible as irregular holes in scale cover. What is the life cycle of Rhyzobius lophanthae? Eggs are

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  Coordinator at Koppert Mexico. Her role is essential to ensure that every predatory mite reaching our customers is in optimal condition to protect their [...] Providing certainty to our customers is the first step towards a successful crop protection strategy, and our customers' success is the future for my child and [...] everything it takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  inseparable from the nature that surrounds it, says Jerzy Wilczewski: ‘This is why we wanted our crop protection to be biological, to avoid affecting the [...] 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 [...] to disturb the cooperation that nature offers us. Fortunately, our climate is not conducive to the development of pests, so other pests do not cause big