• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  consideration. They, too, can occasionally have a negative impact on the vitality of the predatory mites as a side effect. Contact our experts today! [...] your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii [...] can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Customization is essential – choose the right product for the right

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  provide our biological solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide for a wide range of crops; including strawberries , cannabis , hops , protected [...] that have improved plant resilience to the point that diseases hardly stand a chance. This has strengthened Koppert’s commitment to microbiology. The id [...] diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis for a range of Koppert’s seed, soil and plant enhancement products. Koppert is determined

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires [...] ies to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such [...] emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” [...] thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi [...] CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as

• Unveiling the Buzz - Outdoor pollination products with a new look from Spring 2024

  January 11, 2024

  unveil a fresh perspective on outdoor pollination products; in line with our rebranding initiatives, the outdoor pollination portfolio with get a fresh [...] pollination in outdoor cultivation has come to the forefront. Koppert has been a pioneering force for more than three decades, providing innovative pollination [...] fresh look. A unified identity Alongside the innovative design, the reliable Tripol (EU) and Quad (NA) products will transform, emerging as Natupol Trio and

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product [...] the use of our beneficial insects dates back many years. Greenhouses provide a safe and controlled environment for insects and mites to hunt their prey. But [...] enemies are also highly effective in combatting pests in outdoor crops, offering a viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years, more and

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell A spider [...] itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and moisture inhibits both development [...] the infestation develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Everything Still Begins with Swirski Increase in [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• Swirski-Mite LD

  repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Everything Still Begins with Swirski Increase in [...] action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract

• Swirski-Mite

  per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Everything [...] Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec