• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  open air. Tips to help you get more out of natural enemies Make sure to use plant protection products that have little or no impact on natural enemies [...] the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these useful creatures if you want to utilize their strengths [...] Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the interesting origins of the beneficial [...] including the significance of a simple cucumber plant. He also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s [...] aired on May 14, 2026 and is available on their website and popular podcast destination. Hosts Sandy Feather and Tim Abbey sit down with Jeremy to hear

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Continuous Innovation Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Insight to the Production of Nematodes Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Ten Facts About Thrips [...] attack crops; most of them feed on nectar. Caterpillars have biting or chewing mouth parts, which allow them to consume large amounts of plant tissue. The most [...] unable to locate the females. Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripor-I Orius insidiosus Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Biocontrol for Spider [...] are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you [...] in how these two beneficials work together. In outdoor crops only the curative treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  contributes to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers many advantages over chemical plant protection

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  Perdue is in the European Union to get to know the European Commission. Perdue and Pete Hoekstra, U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands, visited Koppert [...] the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of easing the au [...] authorization processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  a good idea Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population [...] use of chemicals also means reduced residues on the product. There are legal rules governing the amount of pesticide residues that may be present on a product [...] pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex. Take the following tips on board, and [...] unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your [...] pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  been released and they get right down to doing their job.’ A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. ‘I have three [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the [...] Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. ‘Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] once. When a honeybee tries to withdraw its stinger, it tears loose from the abdomen, taking the venom gland with it. How to prevent bumblebee stings? [...] sting leads to a non-allergic , local reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further