• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  May 25, 2026

  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 strength [...] Koppert’s ornamental consultants know how to put all the pieces together to make a program work. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production [...] growers have real world experience. Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  They’ll cover how to get an IPM system to work well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose [...] Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore and network with [...] horticulture at Penn State. Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the Northeast Region, covering six states. He was a lead grower for large nurseries

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert consultant [...] of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more sustainable cardboard tube which is more suitable for a [...] Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value chain Contributes to a healthier

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to [...] Spidex is a powerful 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 [...] that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 19, 2024

  during heatwaves. 4) Consider your compatible sprays There may come a time when you need to do a knockdown spray. Review your options ahead of time, and consider [...] However, it's important to recognize that each crop presents its own set of challenges and considerations. For personalized guidance tailored to your specific [...] foot: 1) Evaluate your ant pressure Ants farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect them from natural enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents a handful of situations [...] situations where you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often [...] facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. Jeremy’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  for the event is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness on how plant health can help to secure food [...] The three-day event will address a number of horticultural and agricultural themes on a global scale; including threats to plant health, plant health practices [...] from around the world. The event is expected to draw between 800 and 900 international participants to the World Forum. Collaboration with CABI ‘CABI and Koppert

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the game by listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of [...] first predatory mites as a biological solution to the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable alternative

• Next generation to lead family business Koppert

  November 18, 2021

  continue to create the company’s future together, to safeguard our core values and – above all – to continue to work towards our vision and make a positive [...] in 2018, bringing the total number to eight members, in order to transfer responsibilities in a natural way and to safeguard the valuable experience, [...] our customers. They are the reason our company was able to grow from its status as a pioneer to bringing our natural solutions in 100 countries nowadays

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually less [...] leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] affected leeks usually command a lower price due to their less attractive appearance. A general side effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop