• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 15, 2025

  working directly with the growers and their crops to solve problems and formulate the best solutions for their local climate and soil. Need Help? Contact Us [...] like Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, and Pythium, plus many others. MICROFLORA SA is applied weekly for enhanced nutrient availability and fast moving results. It is [...] combination of two different Bacillus spp bacteria that can be applied as a spray or drench and is a powerful addition to your nutrient program to support

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  raw materials used for rearing mites and their mass production are constantly monitored and reviewed. ‘Sourcing consistently available and quality ingredients [...] solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative and so limit the use of chemical agents for a safer and healthier planet. I have found my passion [...] 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 kept snakes and poison

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  ‘Once we can measure our positive impact, we can showcase our stakeholders the benefits that our IPM practices and products have on maintaining and enhancing [...] become healthier and resilient and plagues will be naturally controlled when our biological solutions are applied. Resilient horti and agro agro-ecosystems [...] Hamblok. Protecting our biodiversity needs to be prioritized. Major policy changes are being implemented globally and at European level. The European Green Deal

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Tetranychus urticae , the two-spotted spider mite – and the predatory mite in Spical goes mad for it! You can call on the help of these predatory mites in many [...] densely hairy leaves can also cause issues. So don't panic: under these circumstances, you can control spider mites with predatory bugs and gall midges. What's [...] right for you Don't forget: IPM is not a one-size-fits-all solution. It depends on the crop, the climate, the region, and the expected diseases and pests

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  counts. Be sure to check out Limonica and Airobreez while visiting the Koppert booth, and have a look at the newest additions to our fertilizer and biostimulant [...] line. They’re happy to share their expertise. Let’s talk Limonica and prep for fall and winter IPM! This is the most aggressive predatory mite commercially [...] sulfur solution engineered for effortless application, uniform leaf coverage, and enhanced crop vitality. Its hydrophilic nature and smaller particle size delivers

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  resistant to pesticides and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the most effective approach. Natural enemies that can be used against the spider mite are [...] insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider and lives off plant sap. A spider mite attack is often localized, and you should make sure [...] conditions, a spider mite population can expand very quickly. Look under the leaves – if you can see crawling dots and webs then it’s time to take action

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for mass [...] combination, we can respond much more quickly than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference [...] encounter, and start developing solutions. These solutions encompass of course our natural enemies, but also technologies and systems that can easily be adapted

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for mass [...] combination, we can respond much more quickly than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference [...] encounter, and start developing solutions. These solutions encompass of course our natural enemies, but also technologies and systems that can easily be adapted

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  mildew and Botrytis Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Botrytis: ten must-knows A Botrytis infection can sometimes create conditions for other [...] system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also have to be constantly alert to the unwanted interactions: one pathogen can make it easier [...] entry points for the fungus. You should also know that some insects avoid affected plants. For example, aphids have a clear preference for plants that have

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many years. We will support Armela Farms with all the solutions and expertise to [...] years looking into automated and data-driven techniques such as climate control, biological control of pests and diseases and more. Their first harvest was [...] expectations and reduce the reliance on imported, highly-priced products. "We can achieve this vision by utilizing available resources and transforming