• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are [...] and closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries [...] ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe damage in your crop and can have a significant [...] insects Easy and safe to apply No resistance possible Easy to combine with other natural enemies like Aphytis melinus Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide [...] others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start introduction as soon as the first armoured scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s [...] experienced researchers and horticulture experts gather to share the knowledge and tools attendees need to become more efficient and productive with their IPM

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a different composition, more

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye [...] effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a different composition, more

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with [...] Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy to combat

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  That foundation of trust made it easy to work together,” Pieter explains. “Koppert has grown tremendously, but it remains a family business at heart—focused [...] “Over time, we realized that’s not how biological control works best. Now, we take a proactive approach, maintaining a strong population of predatory mites [...] shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually less [...] leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents a handful of situations [...] situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often [...] facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions. This means that you can use Spidex in a wide variety [...] strawberry fields of California. Hairs limit the speed of movement Unfortunately, all that glitters is not gold, and this predatory mite does have its limits