• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  information and product samples, as in cards, sachets, and bottles. Other useful items were free for the taking as well, including durable scouting journals [...] distribution. A number of growers asked about the unique mylar sachet Koppert uses. It is specifically designed to extend the lifespan of the predatory insects [...] crops and a healthy environment, keeping the focus on pesticide reduction by using key biological control agents like Swirski-Mite and Isarid ™ to fight insect

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various natural enemies – particularly predatory

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  an important biological solution for thrips control for many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite [...] Advantages Higher concentration More predatory mites per metre (particularly useful where thrips have developed resistance to chemical agents) Quicker application

• Guarantee a Flying Start to Great Pollination

  May 1, 2018

  answer any questions on general pollination or use of the QUAD units. In which crops can Quad bumblebees be used? Blueberry Apple Blackberry Cucumber Melon

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  Benefits for growers Using microorganisms in crop protection can offer many benefits to growers. They are safe and easy to use, as they can be applied

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 5, 2023

  retention, and overall restructuring the soil. This not only boosts nutrient use efficiency but also leads to a reduction in nutrient loss, a critical aspect [...] adaptability of crops to challenging environmental conditions. Additionally, the use of our beneficial insects reduces the dependency on a wide array of conventional [...] approach are essential to support the widespread adoption of sustainable land use and soil management practices. The future of agricultural soil does not solely

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  will be less active. Q: Can bumblebees be used along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  May 2, 2018

  Pronged Approach Phytoseilus persimilis ( Spidex ) has successfully been used to control spider mites in berry crops for more than twenty years. The product's [...] In addition to Spidex, Amblyseius californicus ( Spical ) can provide a useful back-up as it is less sensitive to chemicals, tolerates a lower humidity

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  swirskii is the designated natural enemy used for preventive treatment, while Orius laevigatus ( Thripor-I ) is used curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing [...] moving over to biological crop protection . "Alongside the species we’re used to seeing in strawberries, like Thrips tabaci , we’re starting to see new [...] significant problem. There are hardly any problems in tomato crops, and use of natural enemies has not been necessary. In cucumber crops, Amblyseius swirskii