• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  , these products form an increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department [...] backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why predatory [...] a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful

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

  January 22, 2021

  health. When we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is considerably greater [...] 2 puts the spotlight on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants [...] Together with climate, these organisms are responsible for the decay of organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  Generations The world population will continue to grow rapidly in the coming years and will exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge [...] and diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles [...] health issue. It is certainly our goal, but most importantly, it is our source of motivation. Our mission statement holds true to what we firmly believe

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

  May 19, 2025

  worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these [...] designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] organization and the contribution of multiple disciplines and departments. Let’s follow the process of producing, packaging and delivering one of Koppert´s products: [...] all starts with the mother stock of predatory mites – a company ‘treasure’ that has been selected and reared over the years. The amount of scientific research

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various [...] between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants [...] occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores germinate, and the mycelium colonizes the plant's roots. This is of great help [...] for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop. And what better [...] support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against biotic and abiotic stress! The biological fungicide

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling [...] practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards other crops and further increasing the number of clients

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  requires some patience. The same applies to the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite [...] are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning [...] even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly happily flying around during the first days

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which [...] stage: fruit maturation The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second