• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  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 and [...] report notes what is working and points out any kinks that remain or have arisen, followed by recommended solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM [...] confirm that the product delivered matches the promises made. Koppert is a global supplier of sustainable growing solutions that are both safe and healthy. They

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  benefits of Plantwise plant doctors and the use of biological controls as part of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local [...] Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya [...] the food security and livelihoods of thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the [...] won: the predatory mite does an excellent job. One fantastic benefit of Spical is that it can be use preventatively, ready to attack the spider mite before [...] start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to hot, dry conditions than the predatory mite in Spidex . Spical is available in different versions:

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding ornamental IPM. Her experience [...] Heidi’s broad range gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  August 18, 2021

  Availability is guaranteed when orders are placed 14-16 weeks prior to delivery. Koppert bumblebees are certified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture [...] weight, easy to handle, and can be moved between crops to maximize the benefits of your investment. Koppert QUAD pollination units are equipped with “bee-home” [...] are readily available to answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that there [...] they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips corbetti which affects phalaenopsis and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around for some time [...] been reports of increased thrips infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes [...] notion of natural cultivation. ‘He or she thinks of the sun, the fresh air of the great outdoors, ladybirds, butterflies... and while there is nothing [...] wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the path of research and science.’

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application [...] explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the company furniture [...] tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  production of cuttings using a minimum of chemical products in which the use of biological crop protection could be maximized? The immediate application of beneficials [...] ‘Minimal chemicals, maximum quality' is what it says on the cover of the GreenGuard ornamentals brochure. This sentence is as clear-cut as it gets. Dümmen Orange [...] and a number of standard plants. ‘It is our goal to eventually apply GreenGuard to all our products,’ says Manuela van Leeuwen. ‘The success of its application

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  to experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Biological solutions The larvae and pupae of the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus [...] population development of the nematodes within the host population is dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In [...] and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will