• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department in Almería and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain [...] course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops feeding soon after being infested, and dies within [...] a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. Caterpillars [...] sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the name of the nematode

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  of a crop is based on the quantity and quality of its fruits and the time in which they can be produced and harvested, the price of the fruit in the market [...] shelf life, but also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control [...] integrated management of pests and diseases, making it a benchmark in know-how in the production of peppers. The harvest cycle for peppers varies according

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  lost between harvest and retail. Significant quantities are also wasted in retail and at the consumption level. In the case of fruits and vegetables, more [...] all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] or travelled are all part of reducing waste and our carbon footprint at the same time.’ In the process of making products and production processes more

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  health can help to secure and improve food supply, reduce poverty, and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference [...] plant health and the future of sustainable horticulture and agriculture. Creating awareness and support While CABI represents much of the developing world [...] Biosciences conference in the Netherlands World experts on the topics of sustainable horticulture and agriculture, environmental biodiversity and food production

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  meet these requirements and retain your status as a valued supplier. The requirements in this area are sure to increase further in the future. Always prepared [...] result in higher productivity and better-quality crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that [...] active ingredients - and certainly the excipients - are toxic to plants. They inhibit enzyme processes, damage the waxy layer, and can lead to visible damage

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  run by Koppert Spain in breeding cages in Almeria, demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear [...] application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized way, and also the treatment robot, which is used by [...] technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination with an adjuvant to

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  proportion of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the [...] always a strong population in the greenhouse crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production [...] occur in the greenhouse that only become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  August 18, 2021

  These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the bag and move from there into the crop. Ultimately, three [...] are two types of food in the bag. The Swirski-Mite Plus and Swirski-Mite LD slow-release bags are made of paper, making them ideal for use in greenhouses [...] for use in many different climate regions. The combination of all these characteristics makes swirskii the benchmark of predatory mites . The effectiveness

• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol [...] Biological pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted [...] Kristen Fowler and Heidi Doering, technical experts from Natural Enemies / Koppert , shared their insights on how predatory insects and beneficial microbes