• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  product information here: Rosa E. Raudales, PhD and Charles Krasnow, PhD from the UCONN Greenhouse Research and Extension team will host this symposium

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  caterpillars . Due to the recent increase in caterpillar problems, this hero from history is once again in the spotlight today. Bacillus subtillis and Bacillus [...] nutrients through the root system. After all, a plant starts it's growth from the roots. Trichoderma harzianum – our Trianum product contains the powerful

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  commercial venture. I joined them in 1972, and my cousin Henri Oosthoek in 1977. From the start, we used an integrated pest management system that included compatible [...] were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the

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

  February 25, 2025

  biosolution. It’s an interesting behind the scenes look into the journey from discovery to practical, efficient use of a biocontrol in the ornamental plant

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  the quality of the product and the excellent assistance we have received from Koppert Mexico. We have also started applying other Koppert products and [...] says Federico Martínez Martínez. ‘We initially received a lot of support from Rosario Preciado, who worked at Koppert Mexico for many years. We now work [...] owner of Plántulas de Tetela. ‘That is why the assistance that we receive from Koppert is essential to us. Although we are able to combat most pests effectively

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  and pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use [...] for example, apple trees." In partnership Koppert offers advice and support from storage to application for growers transitioning to biological crop protection

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly If you're fighting thrips and whitefly , then Swirski-Mite [...] mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three to four times as many predatory mites

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two punch to break the life cycle

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  tells us five weeks later. "As the old crop is always cleared away, I start from scratch each time and have to build up the necessary populations three times [...] Phytoseiulus eggs." This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he