• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on an existing principle in nature: most organisms have one or more [...] Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural enemies were collected from the [...] where they were started. Since effective natural enemies were not available, it became a worldwide pest. In 1888, the lady beetle, Rodolia cardinalis , was

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  eliminating it. Detecting the larvae requires practice. Considering how small the larvae are, a magnifying glass is an indispensable tool. It also helps [...] development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance of successful pest [...] with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra action! Sticky traps lure adult thrips Keep in mind that

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical [...] 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 crops: vegetables [...] 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

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

  April 1, 2025

  respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution. It’s an interesting behind the scenes look into the journey from discovery to [...] voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and practices, including those for biological

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  At Koppert all our solutions originate from nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining [...] more by legislation that do not suit the nature of our products. ‘Although it seems very obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe [...] differently at different locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important for us to show to our stakeholders the positive impact our solutions

• New Sachet Improves Spider Mite Control

  November 1, 2018

  Koppert Biological Systems has reinforced the hook from which it can be attached to make it even more robust. Launch of Spical Ulti-Mite at the IFTF Spical [...] sachet that creates a better environment for the predatory mite to build up its population. The superior quality of the foil ensures the breeding system is [...] protected against environmental conditions that may affect the mites emerging from it. The sachet is narrower and slightly longer and gives the mites the very best

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  system's effectiveness and wanted to try it in their crops. Some successfully made the transition, but others abandoned it because they didn’t understand that [...] were, or how to integrate them into my production system," recalls Fernando. It was thanks to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to [...] to release them, and how to combine them with other biological strategies. It was a continuous learning process, but the results spoke for themselves,"

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its hiding places as promptly as possible. If you take the right [...] prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  sometimes provide a solution, but it mainly works with high temperatures and humidity. Focus on plant resilience It is becoming more and more apparent [...] the population of spider mites increases rapidly under dry, hot conditions, it is advisable to start as soon as possible . Greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes [...] the type of butterfly you are dealing with when faced with caterpillars , it is useful to set out pheromone traps to attract the male butterflies. The

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  subsidiaries. Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the [...] by machine learning, which will make the app self-learning and ensure that it becomes more accurate as time progresses. Act Quickly Thanks to this, growers [...] scout-app can identify whitefly , thrips , Sciaria, and Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The