• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  cannabis industry as a leader in chemical-free pest management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s line of high-quality [...] Over the last four years the company blossomed into a leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe [...] 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural Enemies. The

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

  Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. [...] has been quite challenging for Chula Brand, since we went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  Phytoseiulus persimilis to multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks, extending the efficacy. Spidex Vital Plus has been [...] spider mite infestation in your crop. Hotspots of spider mites are enclosed by a ‘dam’ of predatory mites giving spider mites no chance to break out further [...] the sachets make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge, technical breakthroughs, and strategic [...] available in commercial volumes. We are the only company in the world to do so. A predatory mite with exceptional potential Limonica is distinguished by its

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  think about a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, good food, fewer residues. It’s all connected. ” The story of Almeria’s transformation shows what’s possible when [...] That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ It’s devastating [...] act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In the early 90s, my father and uncle began working with Koppert, driven [...] sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier alternative.” That’s when they turned to Koppert’s biological solutions. At the time, biological [...] “Over time, we realized that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory

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

  June 11, 2024

  cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling with [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective [...] growers quite a bit of technical advice. In this way, we became consultants as well as producers – something we still do to this very day.’ ‘A few things

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  crops. Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage [...] When a caterpillar is fully grown, it stops eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon [...] themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in a subterranean hollow, which they reinforce with saliva and silk threads. A pupa looks

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] consideration. They, too, can occasionally have a negative impact on the vitality of the predatory mites as a side effect. Contact our experts today! [...] can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Customization is essential – choose the right product for the right

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  Grower-approved Isarid 's proof of effectiveness and wide usability in various ornamental, herb, and vegetable crops makes it a dependable and recommended [...] benefits from using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs [...] Perennials, Mums, Poinsettias, and Spruce Tip Porch Pots annually. The nursery is a benchmark for success in innovation and quality production practices. Andrew