• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  pest within a short period. Additionally, Capirel is easy to apply, it can be sprayed or injected via irrigation, offering flexibility to fit growing [...] operations. A healthy onion harvest with Capirel Michiel Bouma is highly satisfied with the results achieved using Capirel and recommends all growers to consider [...] Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  increased the size of its board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . [...] cover all areas in which the company operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor [...] Paul Koppert and Henri Oosthoek, and CFO Robert Pathuis, has grown to include Peter Maes to be Director Corporate Marketing, Martin Koppert Director Agri,

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  sum, it is a complex process for which our current foil material is extremely suitable and an advanced solution. Together with our supplier who is a leader [...] Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect [...] the time frame of composting is fixed. It´s very difficult to duplicate equal composting conditions in a greenhouse or on a field as conditions cannot be

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  A spider mite attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development [...] consumes a large quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier [...] humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster.

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  in a new formulation; with a greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider [...] gradually change to the characteristic red-orange color. This takes 1-2 days. After introduction of “white” Spidex Vital it therefore is a clear proof of [...] Over time it grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  nursery does not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips [...] Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse [...] can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors. To prevent this, some growers

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not all [...] biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products and approaches rising to the forefront [...] along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work well as a team when designed

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  vital as it is, this 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 [...] Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts [...] 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

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory bug in combination with the banker plant Lobularia. Trials have shown that a preventative [...] ing biocontrol and its economic potential Biological crop protection , often called biocontrol, involves using living organisms to suppress pests and diseases [...] ess analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity [...] release of a range of biological organisms in record time over large agricultural expanses. It is a unique dispersal mechanism that can carry a wide range [...] Koppert has used its specific know-how about the mechanics needed to disperse different carrier materials, in combination with its knowledge of predatory