• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use [...] Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control [...] contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you [...] infestation hotspots. If there are multiple hotspots, full-field spreading is a good idea. Don'ts Do not wait too long before use. If you do, the pest will

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  ‘All that growers worldwide need to do is to take account of their local conditions and make sure the temperature is such that the bumblebees can concentrate [...] of keeping the hives shaded. A second method that is also known to help in keeping the hive cool is by digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually [...] pollinators cool increases. Keeping an eye on the temperature in the greenhouse is more important than ever for your bumblebees to be able to function optimally

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  BCA deployment is controlled by the quality of distribution—that is, the pattern and the thickness of the BCAs on the plants. Airobreez is the single best [...] Just the right amount of product is dispensed at a constant pace, without any of it being lost. In essence, the Airobreez is a sleek next-generation BCA blower [...] c479e Event: f68d7e90a625496b81fe45b3111b4e11 Koppert’s Natutec Airobreez is a handheld release system for the uniform distribution of natural enemies

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  Koppert Biocontrols can help. If the pest infestation is already at critical mass an immediate solution is Cryptobug-L , predatory beetles in their larval state [...] get too close. There is no such thing as a harmless mealybug—it’s important to keep pressure on the stragglers. You’ll know Isarid ™ is working when you spot [...] of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and [...] this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably [...] the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  material The Airobreez is equipped with a closed dosage system. In combination with the precise distribution, this ensures no material is lost. Easy to use [...] Airobreez Natural protection, High-Tech application Natutec Airobreez is a handheld blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the [...] destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution The Airobreez

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

  March 6, 2025

  implementing biocontrol strategies that work with Koppert’s Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest [...] 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 [...] controls. 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

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  product management. She earned her masters in horticulture at Penn State. Heidi is available to discuss pest problems with growers and offer possible solutions

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 18, 2024

  challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges is managing pest and disease pressure while maintaining productivity and considering [...] higher prices and turnover. Efficient labor and logistics Labor availability is an increasing problem for many growers worldwide. Availability can fluctuate