Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

Green Valley Greenhouse highlights numerous benefits from using Isarid , Koppert's biological insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealy

The top ten pests in roses

A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be

Ten facts about Spical

The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for 35 years to control spider mite. And the battle’s being won: the predatory mite does an ex

Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological control. Koppert has developed a whole range of produ

Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops under glass in particular. The gre

Presenting Natutec Scout

Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

A spider mite outbreak requires rapid action, and the earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite

Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating i

Help, whitefly! Now what?

If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips w

Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

At Koppert all our solutions originate from nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, t