• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  among the very first pests to be combated with natural enemies - ladybirds. Caterpillars Lastly, there's the problem of caterpillars – the larvae of moths [...] help in the capture and removal of adult whitefly. Aphids and Mealy Bugs And then there are aphids ; these are a common problem in tomato crops. The different [...] predatory beetles are natural enemies of whitefly, but parasitic fungi can also help tackle this pest. Rollertraps are also a useful tool in the battle against

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  untouched. This impacts the biological balance in the crop. Finally, there is a difference in the development speed between different species of spider mite , with [...] also has an impact – in tomatoes, for example, the infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has [...] enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  team have developed and grown the Natural Enemies name into one of the leaders in the industry. With the addition of the Koppert supply chain, our goal [...] With the explosion of the cannabis market, Koppert US has acquired Natural Enemies; the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis [...] new partner in their ongoing partnership with nature; Natural Enemies. The Natural Enemies brand has built an exceptional reputation within the cannabis industry

• Premium quality around the world

  March 17, 2023

  tailored to the needs of every individual beneficial, bumblebee, or microbial product.' In the best possible condition Stacking the boxes on pallets with [...] facilities in the Netherlands, Slovakia, Mexico, Turkey, Spain, Brazil, and the US ensure that the distance between Koppert's live products and the growers [...] customers with the best possible solutions. It's a commitment that goes beyond product quality. After all, no matter where in the world the products are

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory [...] long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create [...] predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies on market data, such as [...] usage One of biocontrol's most immediate cost-saving benefits is reducing chemical pesticide use. By integrating biocontrol agents early in the season, growers

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] Growing up in the fields of San Quintín, Baja California, Fernando Rodríguez Borrego was immersed in the world of agriculture. His family, pioneers in strawberry [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to

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

  May 30, 2022

  few critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ [...] fruit maturation The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots. Focus on flowering and [...] generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  without the use of chemical pesticides. In 1967, Koppert released the first predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis , for the control of spider mites on cucumber [...] and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where [...] completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider mite

• Koppert Teams Up for First Automated Lettuce Farm in the UAE

  June 17, 2020

  Farms with all the solutions and expertise to fulfil the ever-growing demand for high quality produce in the Gulf region." The CEO and founder of Armela Farms [...] vegetable growing facility in the United Arab Emirates. The 3-hectare farm is located in Abu Dhabi and will produce 9 million head of lettuce per year. Armela [...] India, Yassin Lahiani. "The experience gained in the Mediterranean regions such as Spain and Morocco are already being applied in the Middle East for many