• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] 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 [...] mites covered a greater distance over a longer period as adults were followed up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing population. Born to fight spider mite

• Aphipar

  at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental [...] converts into a leathery mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around [...] material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten. It has even been known for the caterpillars to inflict damage to the roots of crops cultivated in an [...] night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, overlapping in a tile-like fashion on both the upper [...] considerably according to the crop: in begonia and kalanchoë a relatively small population can cause severe damage, whereas roses appear to tolerate larger numbers

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  that Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With more than 35 years [...] logistics, and worldwide availability. Operating in a dynamic market requires us to swiftly respond to new horticultural and agricultural challenges, changing [...] manufactured in facilities across three continents, enabling us to breed bumblebees close to our respective markets, ensuring they are ready for pollination

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the Northeast Region, covering six states. He was a lead grower for large [...] greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic [...] Bill and Phil go on to explore biocontrols for mums including indoor vs outdoor production, and beginning applications in propagation to manage key pests

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  been working on the topic at Koppert for the past year. Our resent research conducted resulted in a strategy and a definition. The definitions that reflect [...] the Farm to Fork, are aimed at a reduction of nitrogen and pesticides by 50% and working towards 25% organic farming by 2030. This policy is in potential [...] obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe a trend where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  continuing to lay eggs and providing orders for “workers”. In late summer the Queen will start producing new queen and males (drones) in order for the colony [...] fly better in conditions with poor light (for example, high tunnels/hoop houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop in a more criss [...] nectar, as well as search for a suitable nest site. Once a nest is chosen, she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 weeks after

• Larvanem

  insects in the root zone turn red to brown but may be difficult to find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 50 million – 1 sachet of 50 million in a box. [...] representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully filled tank containing

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect for use with most fruiting [...] potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short time at 10-15 °C/50-59°F [...] found elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these characteristics means that the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions

• Apple

  colonists introduced the tree to North America. The deciduous apple tree belongs to the rose family and is now cultivated for its fruit all over the world [...] is best known for the apple, the tree’s usually sweet and pomaceous fruit. Apples originate from Asia and Europe and were grown there for thousands of years [...] tics. Ripe apples usually have a red, yellow, green, pink, or russetted coloured skin. Additionally there exists also a wide range of bi- or tri-colored