• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  excels at breaking down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, [...] conditions for other pathogens to strike. But it also works the other way around: there are pests that make it easier for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister [...] widely and are not always easy to recognize. We have compiled a list of ten facts about Fusarium that are important to know. Biofungicide that gives soil-borne

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 4, 2025

  10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital [...] sustainability and how their food is grown,” said Randi Church, Marketing Manager at Windset Farms. “Our partnership with Koppert shares how science and nature [...] complex biological systems to life in educational and approachable videos shared on social media platforms. “Our customers want to know more than ever about

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  Read more about how to maintain your standing army How-to-Use Videos Now Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, [...] plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert consultant [...] hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  our quality products to growers but have managed to combine this with the most innovative packaging, application techniques, up-to-date technologies and our [...] are the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but our mission remains unchanged, and that is to work towards the better health [...] difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago was a real game changer for growers at the time

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely with growers gives the grower access to information [...] globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles of working in concert with nature. The hydroponic crop team will have at their disposal [...] them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele through innovation and collaboration, and to liaise with our customers

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases [...] committed to supporting farmers worldwide and pioneering sustainable solutions to combat these critical issues. Every day, we take action to transform [...] bolster pollination rates, enabling farmers to achieve higher crop yields, thus mitigating the risk of losses due to inadequate pollination. Strengthening crop

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

  July 20, 2020

  numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point [...] you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be able to see webs, but the

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  numbers able to grow so explosively, you'll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly [...] can lead to a loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will, at some point [...] you'll be able to see whether your strategy is effective. If it is, the affected areas won't grow in size. You'll still be able to see webs, but the spots

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

  August 4, 2023

  with growers to optimize existing solutions and develop new solutions, we are expanding our portfolio of natural and sustainable alternatives to chemical [...] of our beneficial insects dates back many years. Greenhouses provide a safe and controlled environment for insects and mites to hunt their prey. But natural [...] remains the same: we work to understand growers' challenges and provide them with solutions," says Jenette Douma, product manager at Koppert. "Testing plays

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products and approaches rising to the forefront [...] products becoming available at an equal pace, GrowerTalks implemented the Biosolutions Guide to shine a light on what they consider to be one of the most dynamic [...] challenging the industry to consider new ways to implement bio-based strategies with the end goal of sending amazing quality to market. GrowerTalks has