• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  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 [...] matters. You don’t have to figure it out alone Without a tailored strategy, even the right products can deliver inconsistent results With Koppert, you gain [...] 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 regular on-site

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

  May 15, 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 [...] pace, GrowerTalks implemented the Biosolutions Guide to shine a light on what they consider to be one of the most dynamic discussions within the horticultural [...] 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

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining which ant species you have to help you decide which bait is appropriate [...] augmentative insect releases. If you are new to the world of beneficial insects, then review the steps below to help you start your biological program [...] sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider chemical side effects to native and released

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  Sometimes responding quickly to a pest is a must, other times you want to slowly build up a standing army of predatory mites that is ready and waiting when problems [...] greenhouses! But if your crop is grown in tunnels, in the open air, or if it's always very humid, Swirski Ulti-Mite is a better solution. It has the same [...] Swirski-Mite is contained in a bottle with a handy dosing cap, making it very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites [...] food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly [...] walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it, they will eventually die. Biological beneficials generally have a short life span. So they just disappear

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  Plus is nothing to be afraid of, unless you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add [...] add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come [...] pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range [...] enemy of choice. As Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is always a complete system, it may be sensible to combine Spidex with gall midges ( Spidend ) or Spical [...] and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first been

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  systems that can easily be adapted to specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused [...] Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent

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

  June 27, 2019

  Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to announce it has gained a new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural [...] of the Koppert supply chain, our goal will be to take what they have developed and work jointly to expand it,” Ryan Hill, General Manager of Koppert USA [...] leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe in using biocontrol products to reduce chemicals. The