• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  greenhouse fruit and vegetables. The best practices and advice it now shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable [...] on and Growing Lights' gives advice on when to open and close hives, the best placement of hives, the benefits of its ‘Bee vision’ innovation, and influencing [...] behaviour under a wide range of conditions and climates. Its Natupol hives are under continuous development and feature the latest innovations for optimal

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects to native and released beneficial insects. In general, apply your spray first and allow it to dry before [...] excellent starting point. However, it's important to recognize that each crop presents its own set of challenges and considerations. For personalized guidance [...] With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning to more organic and sustainable management methods such as

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects of plant and human health [...] organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants can use. Healthy soil means healthy food and, in the end, healthy [...] healthy animals and people. Two internationally renowned experts will dive into the world below our feet and share their knowledge and experience with

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

  June 11, 2024

  diminished. He was very persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he [...] peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location and hundreds of growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful [...] Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  products being moved back and forth between continents and countries. This makes it much easier for species of thrips to spread, and that demands a strong [...] the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers to see whether or not a pest is there and how it is evolving. [...] had assumed that they didn’t have it in their crops – it turned out to be quite a nasty surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  the sachet. Now, as for the plant you do need to plant it or find a nice spot for it and water it accordingly. This is how Koppert Biological Systems “Partners [...] better health of people and the planet. In this partnership with nature, we make agriculture and horticulture healthier, safer and more productive. We provide [...] panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests that want to feed off

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  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 [...] rearing mites and their mass production are constantly monitored and reviewed. ‘Sourcing consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good [...] market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must. However, the investment [...] be expensive, but don't let that stop you from using these natural enemies. It will cost you much more if your product becomes unsaleable or the crop dies [...] Don't be complacent If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  mealybugs and their nasty habit of ruining the retail value of crops. Both adults and juveniles chew on leaves, causing foliage to become misshapen and yellow [...] growing season depending on temperature and pest population density. It can be a tricky process of clean-up and suppression. Work with your Koppert consultant [...] but the larvae can’t fly and they can’t see so they have one job: to eat mealybugs right away. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. You can watch them clean

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving [...] illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more