• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds [...] distributing the predators with air-blowing systems. Not long after, the product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration [...] and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds [...] distributing the predators with air-blowing systems. Not long after, the product range was expanded with a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration [...] and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users

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

  September 10, 2020

  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 [...] our affiliates across the globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles of working in concert with nature. The hydroponic crop team [...] Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  father was a cucumber grower battling with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, [...] commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  Lastly, there's the problem of caterpillars – the larvae of moths. In greenhouse-grown and outdoor tomato crops, Tuta absoluta represents a particularly tricky [...] Tomato plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and [...] Problems There are also many different kinds of whitefly . Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is a problem all over the world. In greenhouses, greenhouse whitefly(

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

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

  February 1, 2023

  prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way [...] n. They, too, can occasionally have a negative impact on the vitality of the predatory mites as a side effect. Contact our experts today! [...] 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 predatory

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life [...] originate from nature A rich biodiverse nature is the foundation of Koppert’s business. It goes without saying that valuing nature and caring for the environment [...] work with nature Our biological solutions trigger a natural function within horti and agro-ecosystems. In agricultural systems, we work with nature and

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of the [...] application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes [...] time. Free of concerns about the diminishing performance of conventional pesticides and even pesticide resistance, growers rely on nematodes as a permanent

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  under the direction of Frans Weber from Koppert’s R&D department, the crops are given a standard treatment with NatuGro. Guido Roozemond explains: ‘The st [...] treated with Trianum at the start of the cultivation cycle and after every subsequent eight-week period. They are also treated with Vidi Parva at the start [...] One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become