• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  effective sticky trap for detection and mass trapping. These sticky traps are vital for weekly checks of pests. Crop checks are also important for detecting pests [...] biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for chemical agents

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  in application technology for biological crop protection. Products in the Natutec range enable growers to: Directions for use The Natutec Airobreez offers [...] 15 settings to ensure the right dosage for each type of natural enemy applied. Refer to the instructions table for selecting the appropriate dose. Always [...] Airobreez is a handheld blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the release and application of natural enemies in a protected growing environment

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  into any greenhouse immediately. There are also tips for application and release best practices for biocontrol from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks [...] If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber [...] Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, BioSolutions for crops. Biocontrols are on just about every greenhouse professional’s mind

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  and Citripar parasitic wasp for the control of mealybugs in grapes and citrus and the Spical Ulti-Mite predatory mite for the control of spider mites in [...] new application methods for predatory mites against spider mites in potatoes, and we are working on solutions against aphids in, for example, apple trees [...] world Big impact starts small Harness the added value of nature's helpers For over 50 years, growers around the world have applied our beneficial insects

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at [...] confidence. “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of [...] growing differently or we stopped growing altogether. ” Luckily, the groundwork for that change had already been laid. Some early trials with biological solutions

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift [...] Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  This is an AmericanHort members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed [...] webinar features two expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions tailored for professionals across the horticulture industry including garden retail, greenhouse [...] of ornamental horticulture from production through sales fuels her passion for mentoring growers of all ages as they transition away from conventional to

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  Timing of the application can be important for the products’ efficacy, and there are a few different methods for getting deep down to where the larvae are [...] nearest Koppert Technical Advisor. Click Here for more information on Capsanem by Koppert. Click Here for more information on Isarid™ by Koppert. [...] Protection Beneficial microorganisms Beneficial nematodes It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed [...] newest standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective [...] holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  bottles. Other useful items were free for the taking as well, including durable scouting journals, quality pens for out in the field, and lanyards to hold [...] bug-identifying loupes. Our slogans— Pesticide Reduction For Cannabis Production and BioControls for Large Scale Commercial Grows —brought in a lot of traffic [...] We’re back from our recent trip to New England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among