• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  it healthy gives your crop extra production power. Excessive use of fertilizers and chemical plant protection products doesn’t do your soil any favours [...] change, changing regulations (less supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are [...] approach that takes measures to optimize your crop growth while maximizing production in the short and long term. ICM measures include optimum crop rotation

• Two-spotted spider mite

  of predatory mites even before the pest is present. Recommended for you Koppert At Cultivate 2026 Effective spider mite control with predatory mites Effective [...] Neoseiulus californicus A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops The various [...] Begins with Swirski Biocontrol for Spider Mites The Importance of Quality at Koppert Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four Long Lasting

• Cucumber

  IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pests in cucumber Aphids Aphids [...] miners in cucumber crops is crucial to ensure the plants' vitality and productivity. Diglyphus isaea ( Miglyphus ), a parasitic wasp, lays its eggs inside

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  Beetles Coleoptera Beneficial nematodes Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates [...] Eradicates Red Headed Flea Beetle , an article by Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, appears in the April 2025 issue of GrowerTalks [...] red headed flea beetle. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  for your crop.’ says Koppert’s Pollination Product Manager, Remco Huvermann. Avoid Radiant Heat and Ensure Correct Placement Koppert’s guidelines advise growers [...] placed a shade structure, whether one from Koppert or one designed by the grower. Pollination Checklist Outdoor Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination [...] hive by 5 to 15°C/41 to 59°F. See for the best practice advice this short Koppert video clip . ‘A stable hive temperature ensures that bumblebees are out

• Operation Mealybug

  June 25, 2018

  the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval stage, under the product name Cryptobug-L . Damage symptoms Especially [...] is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . The adults (Cryptobug) are very mobile [...] Mealybug Biological Program A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops Economical and

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  October 4, 2018

  the last century for growth at night and prolonged production during the winter, researchers at Koppert Biological Systems and growers observed that the [...] effects this can have on the pollinators doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  Spain Recycled liner of pollination products Plastic waste reduction during production of monitoring and traps products with Geostick Return Programme in [...] work towards zero waste while using 100% eco-friendly materials for our products by 2030. This way we reduce waste for our customers. It is a huge challenge [...] Netherlands Collection of hives from growers to produce energy in France At Koppert, our commitment lies in utilizing renewable or recycled materials that can

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  batch of a product. A QR code helps you navigate the product webpage directly for full product information. Icons In addition to the existing product icons [...] of our products. The beautiful photography and use of green as our main color bring our products to life. Even more importantly, our new product branding [...] consisting of different products. And for customers who use multiple products at once, it will be easier to navigate the products and methods they need to

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  potato production,' Cyrille adds. 'We hope to introduce it to potato and seed potato growers in France, Belgium and the Netherlands soon. Koppert is becoming [...] Trianum can hold its ground Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Trianum is a true all-rounder Premium quality around the [...] sometimes better results than the chemical pesticide control,' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural