• Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

  February 9, 2024

  practices that respect the environment. 'Without a doubt, it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,' says Pedro Militão. The good [...] has proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, [...] Trianum can hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Botrytis problems often have company The advantages of Trianum Trianum, Koppert's biological

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  is now a leading international force in biocontrol. The advanced Spidex Vital biological solution for spider mites takes it to the next level for professional [...] For more info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological [...] effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico and Canada Spidex Vital will be officially launched at February 15,

• Our new branding: inspired by nature

  September 10, 2021

  and partners who are willing to contribute to a better world,’ adds Maes. ‘We are convinced that we can be part of the solution, in which we offer our knowledge [...] tremendously since we were founded. Therefore, after 30 years it was time for an update, a branding that matches our ambition and reflects our connection to nature [...] countries, our solutions are being used in 100 countries all over the world. Over the years, our family company has evolved from a pioneering concern with four

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  much easier than the traditional sprays. Further, this channel can be used as a great tool for growers to stay up to date on any videos that help understand [...] to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at which biological or hybrid systems are being adopted [...] plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM, Heidi has worked for Koppert for the past decade. Her broad range of experience includes greenhouse [...] evolution toward Integrated Plant Health (IPH). To highlight the effectiveness of a proactive approach, she recounts her experience managing spider mite resistance

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  the temperature is below 8°C for a longer time, A. swirskii will die. Control of thrips • N. cucumeris, A. swirskii and A. andersoni predate about the [...] predatory mite for which pest under which conditions? Whitepaper Introduction Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control [...] californicus can prey on thrips but prey consumption and reproduction are low on a diet of thrips only. It should therefore no be used for thrips control

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various vegetable crops [...] plants offer a better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some host plants have properties that are less favored by insects: tomato plants, for example [...] First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  May 11, 2018

  to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial [...] Beer Growler Koppert has solutions for pests found in hops, as well as the expertise consulting that can help in creating a sustainable, integrated pest management

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals [...] will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on chemicals. IPM is safer for employees [...] . Many chemical products are not good for nature and the environment and are therefore far from sustainable. For this reason, many products have been dropped

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  helpers. Much to gain This approach can be very effective. For example, did you know that just one parasitic wasp can kill up to 300 aphids ? See the page [...] soil is a good place for them to live. There's a wealth of knowledge about this in the organic farming sector. Planting flower strips or bushes can help attract [...] the field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites