• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such as roses and strawberries, growers can only tolerate a very low level [...] always need to use feeding mites, as the predatory mite can also survive in crops that produce pollen. This means they can be released even before a problem

• Trial results beneficial nematodes in fruit orchards

  they are now being successfully applied to a broad spectrum of agricultural crops that includes fruit, berries and outdoor vegetables, among others. Using

• Koppert Launches NatuGro System for California Strawberry Growers

  August 5, 2021

  Biological Systems, a leading provider of safe, natural solutions for improving crop health, resilience and production, recently announced the introduction of [...] nts and professional, customized advice to help strawberry growers boost crop yields by up to 10 percent. The three components of the NatuGro System are:

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  August 18, 2021

  ted communication system of honeybees, and are less likely to leave your crop for more attractive flowers. Unlike honeybees, bumblebees are attracted to

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  about pesticide - resistant pest populations Significantly less REI’s in your crop equals better work efficiency Beneficial insect introductions are designed [...] scenarios – this is not an “All or Nothing” approach Many growers report a crop that grows and finishes faster – less stunting from repeated insecticide

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  Chemical crop protection is not sustainable, regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a [...] ‘Poinsettia growers understand that there is no future for total chemical crop protection and that something has to change,’ says Richard. ‘German retailers

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  Heidi Doering, Koppert’s national Ornamental Crop Specialist, has been invited to participate in AmericanHort’s Community Connector Roundtable: Managing

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  released. It ensures that the next generations establish themselves well in the crop so they can do their valuable work. With their great appetite they can devour [...] devour spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural Enemies Koppert Biological Systems pioneered [...] Spider Mites Spider mites are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite ,

• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  be important components of a grower’s BioSolution, individualized for each crop by Koppert’s team of experts. Timing and application methods for optimal