• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big [...] The predatory mite Transeius montdorensis is a versatile predator, effective against a broader spectrum of small pests, including thrips and whiteflies [...] Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical plants [...] controls. Heidi’s broad range gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  develops more slowly than in a crop like cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory [...] off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and moisture inhibits both development and [...] which is, of course, beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the odd rows the next. He hangs a sheet of insect [...] to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity of water makes the plant more susceptible [...] period of the year. ‘Nature basically shuts down at that point. Everything’s just ticking over. Those sorts of conditions have a bigger impact on the b

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on our [...] resulted in a strategy and a definition. The definitions that reflect our positive impact on biodiversity: Our products originate from nature A rich biodiverse [...] not suit the nature of our products. ‘Although it seems very obvious that Koppert is already making a positive impact, we observe a trend where at one hand

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  Targeted action: feeding on all life stages of spider mites. No side effects: a natural solution without harm to other natural enemies or pollinators. No [...] requiring proactive, effective strategies. Biological control of spider mites with predatory mites Certain predatory mites specialize in feeding on spider mites [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under warm and humid

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  spot an attack early on. When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they [...] including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit from whitefly sooner or later. As such, it’s a good idea to initiate preventive [...] app to help you with this – the side effects app – so that you can check what side effects chemical pesticides have on natural enemies. If you suffer an attack

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

  August 4, 2023

  development of several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural [...] The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional crop protection products. In greenhouses, the use of our beneficial [...] biological crop protection . This includes a review of the grower's Integrated Pest Management system and the presence of chemical pesticides that may be harmful

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  for biological control of harmful pests Natutec Drone Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in [...] industry to find safer, more cost-effective methods to care for their crops. Koppert Biological Systems offers a wide range of beneficial organisms allowing [...] to produce a crop that has been treated with limited amounts of pesticides and is safe for both employees and prospective customers. Based on their extensive

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s professionals and regional [...] around the country to develop effective, crop-specific BioSolution strategies. They solve problems within the confines of each facility they visit and its [...] confronted most problems firsthand and built successful IPM programs for a wide range of growers. Among their most useful tools for production efficiency are