• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  exceed the 9 billion mark by the year 2050. It is a great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural [...] coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for [...] sustainable health for humans and crops alike, it is necessary to think in terms of systems. Fortunately, this aim is increasingly endorsed by many supply chain

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  sum, it is a complex process for which our current foil material is extremely suitable and an advanced solution. Together with our supplier who is a leader [...] really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number [...] process can take up to over a year. This is why Koppert advises (strongly!) that the sachets be collected together with the vegetable, fruit, and garden waste

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  evenly across the crop during early infestations. Spidex Vital Go is also compatible with Spidex Vital bottles, making it a flexible and versatile tool for [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] early, preventing them from escalating. Labor savings: Sachet application is quick and efficient, reducing manual labor. Prolonged efficacy: Subsequent

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in top fruits

  build resistance Can be applied with regular spray equipment Compatible with most pesticides Leaves no residue This is an overview of the nematode-pest [...] If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it doesn’t necessarily mean it cannot be controlled by nematodes. Koppert is continuously researching [...] sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides. Nematodes are compatible with a lot of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and even nematicides, meaning

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  Pick Out the Perfect Poinsettia is Approaching At Koppert we believe that a perfect Poinsettia starts when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil [...] are many definitions that explain what Integrated Pest Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical control when [...] With these products keep the soil healthy and the foliage clean Entonem Steinernema feltiae Enermix Eretmocerus eremicus, Encarsia formosa Swirski-Mite

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  tube which is more suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide [...] Integrated Pest Management Mealybugs and scales Hemiptera Koppert is introducing a species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers [...] growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving to be effective in several crops including orchids, palms, citrus, ornamentals

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

  April 16, 2019

  arrived in the northern hemisphere, with bees, butterflies and other pollinators becoming more active. Along with many other crops, blueberries rely heavily [...] blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative [...] stage: flowering Flowering is the second critical period. The flowers on the blueberry bush will pollinate and set fruit in a 2-3-week window, during which

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny spider [...] Spider Mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital The How and Why of IPM Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And [...] then it’s time to take action. Spider mite damage is easily identified by yellow leaves covered with webs. These leaves will eventually die, so an attack

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  was designed in consultation with our growers and consultants in the field, so we need to share the credit for this award with all those involved, including [...] app is able to generate advice reports and holds the key to further standardization and improvement in this field. GreenTech 2019 Natutec Scout is on display [...] Innovation Award at the international GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. Natutec Scout is an intuitive mobile application and dashboard designed by leading biological

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental Consultant Team Leader for Koppert [...] Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles with both traditional and innovative treatments.