• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial [...] be derived from this graph. The numbers are indicative but they give a realistic overview of the differences.) Growers are demanding "It will not surprise [...] spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here:

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  many crops. These mites are located on the underside of the leaf and are therefore not only difficult to detect in time but are also difficult to reach [...] compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ standard. The sachets can therefore be disposed of together with the crop waste. [...] this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution. Fully Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a n

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  g to potatoes if there are also nematodes in the soil. The nematodes puncture the tubers, creating little wounds that allow the fungi to penetrate. In [...] Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites that target weakness, such as the pathogen Pythium . But there is a [...] Defense strategies Plants are not entirely without their own defenses and are capable of producing antibodies that work against Fusarium and other fungi

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  products form an increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in [...] role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects [...] beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become [...] they are applied, chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to [...] acre, per week to effectively control most species of mealybug. Both of these products are often used in differing amounts throughout the growing season depending

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents [...] and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] that affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor

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

  August 4, 2023

  fields. The results are convincing. Consequently, we are continuing to expand our portfolio of natural enemies for agricultural use." In Spain and the Netherlands [...] Spain. We are also exploring new application methods for predatory mites against spider mites in potatoes, and we are working on solutions against aphids [...] Premium quality around the world Big impact starts small Harness the added value of nature's helpers For over 50 years, growers around the world have applied

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 20, 2022

  management systems are playing an ever more crucial role in a business’ ability to produce successfully in the future and achieve their goals. What is integrated [...] plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly [...] achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated crop management is the key to sustainable business operations.

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  want to pollute the environment. Financial savings and lower costs are not my priority and are, in my opinion, not the objective of the integrated pest [...] explains Federico Martínez Martínez. ‘At the same time, the quality of the product and the reliability of supply are also important in our approach. We also [...] a feltiae Doing the right things in order to build a solid reputation, even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly [...] reassuring.’ The company still needs to take action against Echinotrips and anthurium thrips as the current thrips predators are not sufficiently effective against