• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  simplifies the application process. The hanging mechanism remains unchanged, enabling easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar [...] use. While this is a step forward, we continue working toward our goal of developing fully sustainable packaging in the future. Citripar is registered for [...] features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging includes a practical feature: a perforated

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop. But that's no surprise, given that the insects are constantly sucking away nutrients. The plant [...] tries to repair the damage and produces antibodies against the attackers. All this costs a lot of energy, which comes at the expense of the yield. Compare [...] Moreover, the excrement of thrips causes black spots, which naturally also affect the ornamental value. In leeks, thrips mainly cause cosmetic damage: the yield

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  with all kinds of innovations. Horticulture is changing, and the system is changing with it. Amongst other aspects, the increase in the use of assimilation [...] You can improve the effectiveness of the bumblebees by making all aspects of their ‘work’ easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : [...] a lot of time and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means that they can spend less time on the job of pollinating. Help with navigation

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  online site. The article appears in the May 4th, 2026 issue of the platform’s daily newsletter. Quoted extensively in the article, Heidi explains the recent [...] biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at which biological or hybrid systems [...] resistance in garden mums. One of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental IPM, Heidi has worked for Koppert for the past decade

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] always seek the second opinion of a consultant. Don’t try to reinvent the wheel; plenty of knowledge and expertise exists already! Get in touch with our [...] control Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% [...] plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled [...] portfolio. To ensure the continuous quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden [...] temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory mites and bugs are natural enemies of the insect. Nematodes [...] identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic silver-grey spots and brown dots

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size [...] loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point shed the damaged [...] crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is the first agricultural [...] greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of [...] experiment station in the United States. Founded in 1875, it’s an independent state agency whose main mission is research. Acquired knowledge is shared through

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  more than 35 years of gained knowledge and expertise, we guarantee just that. Our Natupol hives meet the demands of the bumblebees, the logistic chain, and [...] valuable work in the best condition possible. Our product quality targets encompass five key aspects: the hive's design and effectiveness, the selection, [...] benefit from the latest research findings and solutions. Keeping our finger on the pulse also means listening attentively to growers in the field and actively