• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case [...] contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran. [...] Spotted the first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively

• PhylloKare™: The new standard in biostimulants

  optimize growth, and care for the ecosystem. From the field to your farm, Koppert delivers solutions you can trust, today and into the future. PhylloKare Plant [...] Propagation Get Expert Guidance Ready to experience the power of Koppert's solutions for your crops? Take the first step towards maximizing your yields and [...] touch with us today. Whether you need more information, expert advice, or want to make a purchase, our team is here to support you every step of the way

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: “Bios only work preventatively.” He provides [...] he shares the main reason BCA consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant [...] you, as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely [...] strengthening and protecting your crop, using natural enemies, and the combination with chemical products. It also covers economic considerations, improving

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  October 10, 2022

  What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations [...] natural enemies or do so to a limited extent, leaving the biological system intact. Naturally present Over the past ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted [...] huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural enemies that are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands, from November 7-9. Visitors from all over the world come to the fair to see the latest developments and to [...] views on ongoing trends and changes in the sector, such as rising protectionism, the potential impact of Brexit, and the consolidation of breeding companies [...] a growing number of regulations and the quality demands from retailers are issues we can help clients with.' 'The international nature of this fair means

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

  September 10, 2025

  growing practices, with a focus on the beneficial insects utilized in Windset’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. By featuring the expertise of Windset’s [...] shares insight with Windset’s IPM team. The Role of Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and [...] WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital campaign that takes consumers behind the scenes of greenhouse production

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  recognizes the vital role that plants play in our lives. Plants are the foundation of life on Earth. They provide us with the oxygen we breathe, the food we [...] health is interconnected with human health and the health of the planet. By promoting sustainable agricultural practices and reducing the use of harmful chemical [...] International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions On the 12th of May, the world celebrates International Day of Plant Health

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  vital role during the introduction and rollout.’ Making biocontrol the norm In the Netherlands, the use of biocontrol has become the norm when it comes [...] strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural products [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Preparing for the future ‘The future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug and spider mites with Spical Ulti-Mite . These biocontrol [...] Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates "Explotación [...] journey hasn't been without obstacles. Faced with different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He