• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( [...] to reduce plastic waste. Francesco Bourlot, Category Product Manager at Koppert, shares his thoughts on the new Citripar packaging: ‘With this redesign

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the [...] strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very species that had sparked Koppert’s early breakthroughs decades earlier. They didn’t stop there. In citrus [...] screenings to experimental greenhouses and full-scale commercial trials, Koppert Spain developed a rigorous pipeline to ensure each solution works in real

• FAQ Nematodes

  tank-mixed. For a complete list of side effects, check the Koppert Side Effect List on: https://www.koppert.com/side-effects/ or download the app. Tank mix with [...] water, the nematode suspension can be dispersed using spraying/irrigation systems most commonly used in agriculture and gardens: airblast sprayer, boom sprayer [...] watering can or others. They can also be dispersed via drip irrigation systems, with a preference for high pressure ones and be injected through a Dosatron

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  of the entomopathogenic nematodes bred by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema [...] equipment etc. If you have any questions or doubts, please consult your Koppert contact person. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it [...] it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching new possibilities. Protected Vegetables Pest Larva

• Amblyseius andersoni

  intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] Amblyseius andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  mealybug control 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which [...] assistance crafted to your requirements, feel free to contact our team of Koppert experts . We're dedicated to assisting you through every phase of your pursuit

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  Horiver Wetstick Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Horiver Rollertrap With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s [...] of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for chemical

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  strawberries. This predatory mite was the first biological control agent used commercially in greenhouses and Koppert’s very first product in 1967. It is a specialist [...] repeated once or twice at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your [...] biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have to be

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Spot the c [...] surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological methods to effectively fight butterflies and moths, such as nematodes