• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing,

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles [...] additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier [...] understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The predatory [...] A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the [...] scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  instead of four. That makes a big difference. While the number of sachets remains the same, you are investing in a constantly larger population of predatory [...] A simple way to double the number of the predatory mites, Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give [...] resulting in optimum protection. Play your multiplier card too! Smart Growers Use Swirski-Mite LD Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  phase of the predatory mites, the quality of the Ulti-Mite sachet drops below specs and won`t produce the projected number of predatory mites. In sum, it [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste [...] ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding environment for

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing,

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  Other articles for more information Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly [...] The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: most of them are harmless. Western flower thrips (Frankliniella o [...] you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic silver-grey

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. All of our Koppert experts are very capable of getting into [...] one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues. In Cultivate’s [...] are well versed in fall crops. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of the four directors of this successful family company, José van Egmond. ‘Another advantage of using nematodes [...] Nurseries in the Dutch town of ‘s-Gravenzande near The Hague have been using insectparasitic nematodes since 2015. It has reduced their use of chemical [...] the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant, Jenette Douma, who advised the use of Entonem

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, October 14–17, 2025. Learn from three days of informative tours and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home [...] g the Koppert team at the IPPS Conference in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers, [...] include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally