• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  causes shotgun-style hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few [...] vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an effective one-two [...] Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly and aggressively. "Isarid™, a fungus, attacks more slowly, lasting longer in the soil. Timing of the application can

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  emissions and ensuring more efficient energy and water consumption. In line with this goal, the construction of the new "insect factory" in Berkel en Rodenrijs [...] reflected in the large number of departments – twenty of them in total. Each department can be controlled separately and can function autonomously in terms [...] a maintenance vehicle, and each department has feed-through ports. As each component also has a label and code, and wiring and piping have flow arrows

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes and predatory mites . It’s a global market [...] featured industry expert in their Season 4, Episode 4 broadcast. The episode aired on May 14, 2026 and is available on their website and popular podcast destination [...] destination. Hosts Sandy Feather and Tim Abbey sit down with Jeremy to hear his take on working for Koppert, the industry leader in biological pest control .

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  The living organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne diseases and foliar pests and are an effective alternative [...] ly develop and optimize our micro product range and production processes. To ensure we can provide our growers with the highest quality and best performing [...] that help solve problems growers face in an expanding range of crops. In addition, we also explore new markets and crops with our existing product portfolio

• Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite

  October 12, 2020

  ‘spider mite family’! Harmful spider mites come in all sorts of species and sizes. Most spider mites (and there are 1,200 different species) make characteristic [...] favorite food of the predatory mite in Spical , whose appetite for all species of spider mites means it can be used in many crops. It’s an effective biocontrol [...] the leaf, but this may cover the whole crop in particularly with severe infestations. The predatory mite in Spical , Neoseiulus californicus , attacks all

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion podcast, he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information [...] National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production [...] across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  Swirski-Mite against thrips and sometimes release Spical and Spidex to control spider mites . And, of course, we also use traps and sticky traps to monitor [...] employees to any risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings and lower costs are not my priority and are, in my opinion, not the objective [...] specialized in the production of propagation materials for Mexican ornamentals growers and florists. In total, the company grows 120 species in 800 varieties

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  always ready - just in case. Biological control also offers major advantages: advanced investments result in higher productivity and better-quality crops [...] meet these requirements and retain your status as a valued supplier. The requirements in this area are sure to increase further in the future. Always prepared [...] about Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical plant protection products are used only in emergencies and are always selective. That means they [...] Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations Koppert has been offering solutions in the field of [...] natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need

• Reducing plastic pollution: We celebrate World Environment Day

  June 5, 2023

  issues and promote positive change. In the context of this year’s theme "Beat Plastic Pollution," we are aiming to raise awareness about the issue and highlight [...] highlight our continuous efforts in reduction of our waste, plastic use and fostering sustainable practices in our operations. Plastic pollution poses a severe [...] production of monitoring and traps products with Geostick Return Programme in the Netherlands Recycling of Montdo-Mite packaging in the Netherlands Collection