• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles [...] additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier [...] understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding

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

  August 18, 2021

  you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and [...] Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger than a pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and [...] scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research brings new insights: the level of disease suppression in the soil, for example, [...] improve disease suppression in the soil with products from the NatuGro system. The beneficial bacteria and fungi, extracts, and acids in these products promote [...] strawberry regions in California; Santa Maria, Watsonville, and Oxnard. Koppert consultants ensure that strawberry growers are supported in handling their

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of thrips [...] flower buds and growth points, which don't grow or become deformed if damaged in their early stages. When the western flower thrips prick petals, this often [...] thrips causes black spots, which naturally also affect the ornamental value. In leeks, thrips mainly cause cosmetic damage: the yield does not suffer and

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

  September 10, 2020

  solutions in hydroponic vegetables, and with Jeremy Sinift’s continued commitment, we are confident that we will further continue to grow our presence in this [...] an already impressive team of hydroponic technical support specialists here in the US. The hydro team’s objective has been, and will continue to be, supporting [...] role is leading the hydroponic vegetable team of consultants, helping them in their efforts to expand and elevate Koppert’s level of service to its clientele

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  result in combating different kinds of spider mite (including two-spotted spider mite , fruit spider mite, citrus red mite and date palm mite). In addition [...] predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops. These mites are located [...] predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus . It can therefore build up its population in the sachet more rapidly and effectively. Compared to regular sachets, Spical

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its hiding places as promptly as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, [...] with very little spider mite contamination. This will help to avoid problems in the following season. Problems with spider mites? Contact our experts today

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae . Their great [...] Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview [...] the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm. With heavy infestations, plants may become completely

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  August 5, 2021

  with honeybees is that bumblebees fly in substandard weather conditions. For example: temperatures lower than 55°F in light rain, cloudy or foggy conditions [...] fly better in conditions with poor light (for example, high tunnels/hoop houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop in a more criss [...] and providing orders for “workers”. In late summer the Queen will start producing new queen and males (drones) in order for the colony to reproduce. These

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  efficacy! Dissolvability of Nematode Formulations in 1 Liter Water New opportunities "We have succeeded in releasing a formulation that answers most of the [...] making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including Dosatron®. Continued outstanding performance "Users [...] change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box which have a different colour now, namely green": says Product