• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts at Koppert regarding ornamental IPM. Her experience in many aspects of ornamental [...] ornamental horticulture from production through sales fuels her passion for mentoring growers of all ages as they transition away from conventional to more [...] t is the leading national association for the green industry and works to connect that industry across states and segments, providing members the opportunity

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  what crop system. The main function of the device is to achieve the most effective pest control by technically optimizing the success of our biocontrol products [...] an increasing number of growers to professionalize the biological control of their crops, Natutec Drive will improve the dispersal of our predatory mites [...] proved its effectiveness in the field and we have a growing number of testimonials from our customers. During the development of this technology, great care

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  members from Koppert include experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems [...] will be manning Booth #726 at NECANN Boston 2026 . Once again the event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday [...] for cannabis growers in the US and abroad. Both large scale and serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research [...] contribution of multiple disciplines and departments. Let’s follow the process of producing, packaging and delivering one of Koppert´s products: Swirski.

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Aphids The good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options [...] occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends [...] all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  for the health of the crop, its workers and the final consumer, who now can enjoy a product that is completely safe for consumption. The future of biological [...] part of an integrated pest management strategy (IPM). Although understanding the adaptability of insects in open field and the preventive approach of natural [...] understand the adaptability of insects to plants in open fields," said Carlos Canul, technical manager of Chula Brand Mexico. Thanks to the results of tests

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites in Spical are more [...] sachets made of paper or foil . You can scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. [...] The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  soon as the crop has been cleared out of the greenhouse or field. 2. They fly into the greenhouse Adults can fly into the greenhouse through the vents. [...] invisible. The existence of this route into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material [...] home in the upper levels of the crop and in the flowers. Onion thrips ( Thrips tabaci ) is found everywhere, through it prefers the underside of young leaves

• Trichoderma harzianum

  harzianum reinforces the defence mechanism of the parts of the plant above the ground, so-called induced system resistance (ISR). Absorption of fixed and non-fixed [...] on of the root system will avoid attacks of pathogens. Applications with Trianum-P or Trianum-G should start as early as possible, at the moment of sowing [...] harzianum grows faster on the surface of the root than soil borne pathogenic fungi, which get no change to establish themselves on the roots. Competition for

• Plant Health

  stresses. Fostering plant resilience: the role of plant compounds Defense mechanisms through complete compounds The degree of plant resilience is linked to its [...] transfer sugars to the root system, stimulating the soil food web. This interaction releases essential minerals, enabling the formation of complete proteins [...] biological pest control Over the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial