• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  Planococcus ficus ) in citrus and grape crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned [...] sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( [...] our goal of developing fully sustainable packaging in the future. Citripar is registered for use only in California within the United States. Please verify

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted an exclusive webinar where Kristen Fowler and Heidi Doering [...] predatory insects can effectively target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The [...] Natural Enemies / Koppert , shared their insights on how predatory insects and beneficial microbes can help growers strengthen their pest control strategies

• Nurturing soil and water for a sustainable tomorrow

  December 4, 2023

  year's theme, 'Soil and Water,' echoes the profound interdependence of these two vital elements in sustaining life on Earth. Both soil and water stand as [...] resources for the benefit of future generations. Soil and water constitute the medium in which plants grow and derive essential nutrients. The role of soil extends [...] withdraw 70% of the world's freshwater and cover 20% of croplands (FAO, 2023). The soil's health and water quality and availability are intricately connected

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production plays in promoting food security and nutrition in the [...] are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more than 20% is lost. At Koppert, we are well aware of [...] beneficial mites and other insects, microbials and natural pollination and their positive impact on resilient growth.’ Improved technologies and innovation ‘Our

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  increases chlorophyll, photosynthesis, and vigor, driving improved growth and ultimately higher fruit number and weight—even under challenging conditions [...] compatibility, supports soil health and microbial activity, and offers a sustainable solution for both conventional and organic systems. Downloads Product [...] operation! Get in touch Explore our Solutions At Koppert, we combine innovation, science, and nature to help growers achieve healthier, stronger, and more resilient

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  produce five hectares of tomatoes, through direct and hydroponic cultivation, in Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to [...] the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by blocking the lower nozzles so that it acts only on the head and avoids our [...] beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to tackle Nesidiocoris . Tests were run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides an alternate, and in his opinion more [...] Western flower thrips (WFT), spider mites , and caterpillars . In an interesting twist, he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides [...] IPM expert and the National Ornamental Consultant Team Leader for Koppert, US. He rose through several New England production facilities, and was Director

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  needed because a pest is gaining more and more terrain in your crop. You can easily introduce many predatory mites in one go. If you want to gradually apply [...] These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three [...] LD , and Swirski Ulti-Mite . The second has a slightly different composition, as there are two types of food in the bag. The Swirski-Mite Plus and Swirski-Mite

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 27, 2022

  you can stop both Fusarium and Pythium in their tracks. Defense strategies Plants are not entirely without their own defenses and are capable of producing [...] Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi [...] This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which is essential as there wouldn't

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "E [...] reflects a broader shift toward sustainable and environmentally friendly agriculture. Through innovative techniques and the embrace of biological control measures