• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; plenty of knowledge and expertise exists already! Get in touch with our experts [...] able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit [...] pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your crop

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s p [...] before getting out of control, and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated. Starting with an overview of the crop [...] regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that works

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will be sidelined in [...] critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch Poinsettia growers who export to the UK know all about this. For example, there is a zer [...] cultivation consultant Richard Saarloos. ‘I'm trying to get DEFRA to be more nuanced in its approach to this by consulting with various stakeholders in the

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden [...] Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry [...] moderating a session, From the Horse’s Mouth: Experienced Growers Share Their Biocontrol Stories , on Tuesday, July 15th, at 9am. A panel of IPM experts

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  saw the effect of predatory mites on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous thanks to these tiny allies was a revealing experience [...] recalls. A legacy of unmatched innovation Bertha's story reflects the spirit of Koppert: a pioneering company that was not only the first to introduce a predatory [...] Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of people like

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Usually a bumblebee sting leads to a non-allergic , local reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple [...] reaction In the event of a fever occurring or a Level 1 reaction, contact a medical provider. The medical provider may choose to keep an eye on the situation [...] person. The stinger of a bumblebee or a wasp has no barbs. This means that the worker and queen can withdraw their stinger and are able to sting again. Honeybees

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  relevant NGOs and a variety of motivators from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum [...] lose less of what they produce, combating threats to agriculture and the environment from pests and diseases, protecting biodiversity from invasive species [...] banner of ‘Plant Health, Agriculture & Bioscience’ at the World Forum in The Hague, from 9-11 September 2020. The three-day event will address a number

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others [...] thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants will be happy to help you develop such a system approach. Learn [...] Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  and regional support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United [...] access to IPM consultants who work alongside you to understand your operation and guide your decisions. Talk to an IPM Expert A simpler way to get started [...] should be. Free. When you work with Koppert, you don’t just get products; you gain a network of IPM experts who are salaried, not commission-based. Through

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  they get 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 [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the [...] the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As