• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  growers themselves, Koppert’s ornamental consultants know how to put all the pieces together to make a program work. Jeremy Webber rose through several New [...] growers have real world experience. Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the [...] Jeremy to hear his take on working for Koppert, the industry leader in biological pest control . From personal experience he provides insight into how Koppert

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

  January 22, 2021

  health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December to highlight [...] their animals. Not to mention that you have an environmental marketing story that consumers like, and food they want to eat. This may sound a bit altruistic [...] highlight the importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat [...] efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s [...] experienced researchers and horticulture experts gather to share the knowledge and tools attendees need to become more efficient and productive with their IPM

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing [...] Koppert looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing [...] Koppert looked to its Ulti-Mite solution for a swift response. “We were the first and remain the only company to offer an alternative to paper sachets for

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend [...] Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the [...] poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant [...] continuous pursuit to help growers biologically control pests in their outdoor crops, we are excited to introduce the newest member to our family: Rhyzobug [...] insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative [...] do this 4 to 5 times a day. This means that they have a voracious appetite for pest insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I have three crops a year," he tells [...] always been a reliable beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective [...] That was the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber farming. The populations need to be built up anew. Spidex