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

  November 8, 2024

  be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops such as bell peppers [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot [...] further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Botrytis loves soft plant parts, such as soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk [...] The species Botrytis cinerea can affect more than two hundred different crops, including strawberry and grape. This fungus has also changed its name and [...] ensuring good but not too lush growth, ensuring enough air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops. These traits enable Limonica to establish early and exert pressure on thrips [...] trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out [...] and life stages. While further research is needed to expand its use across crops and climates, current evidence supports its first place position in modern

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  very easy to scatter the predatory mites in the crop. Blower dispersion is also an option for some crops. This method is very suitable when rapid response [...] swirskii or do they fall short? This predatory mite can reproduce in the crop , so there's no need to apply new mites on a regular basis. Several factors [...] response is needed because a pest is gaining more and more terrain in your crop. You can easily introduce many predatory mites in one go. If you want to gradually

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

  October 21, 2024

  be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops such as bell peppers [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot [...] further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away the sachets with the crop. The robust basis Koppert still sees attractive opportunities and markets

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  isn't such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the [...] Grab your magnifying glass You'll need a magnifying glass to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  and Phil discuss the spring production season and then focus on IPM for crops produced in summer for fall and holiday sales. Phil explains the importance [...] nursery before integrating biocontrols, and starting slowly with just one crop or one pest to hone the necessary skills before expanding. Bill and Phil

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give rise to better distribution throughout your crop, resulting in optimum [...] mites in your crop. This makes it very difficult for pests to establish themselves well. Will you be playing your multiplier card too? Your crop protection

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop despite [...] field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions where the relative humidity is low. This makes [...] growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged period of

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  increasing number of growers to professionalize the biological control of their crops, Natutec Drive will improve the dispersal of our predatory mites and other [...] various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes to the crop. The essential part of Natutec Drive is a ‘box’ with tubes that effectively [...] mites and other insects in the correct dosage and uniformly over multiple crop rows. Koppert has taken great care to ensure that the Natutec Drive module