• Pests and Pals Webinar: Watch the Recording Now!

  March 19, 2025

  pest control is revolutionizing the way growers manage pests and pathogens—naturally and sustainably. In collaboration with Farmer Bailey , we hosted an exclusive [...] target pests like aphids and thrips The role of beneficial microbes in protecting crops against pathogens like Fusarium The benefits of proactive biocontrol [...] g biological solutions into your pest management plan Missed the Live Webinar? Watch the Recording! Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202604201206007ca3f3d4

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  crops. The damage caused by chemical plant protection is often underestimated. However, the fact is that some active ingredients - and certainly the excipients [...] already in the starting blocks before the problems start. You're fully prepared, both for expected infestations and unexpected intruders. In short, the use of [...] damage the waxy layer, and can lead to visible damage, such as brown discoloration. Growth analyses show that every spray treatment briefly halts the plant's

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling [...] mites with Amblyseius californicus — marketed as Spical — marking a milestone in expanding biocontrol beyond the greenhouse. In recent years, the team has [...] mites 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

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  licenses for the legal production of cannabis. This is due to the proven positive health effects resulting from the use of cannabis, as well as the liberalization [...] countries that have legalized the cultivation of cannabis. However, the challenge now is finding the best way to serve the growers. "Cultivation of this [...] explains. A number of markets From planting a cutting of the parent plant to harvesting the product, the cultivation of cannabis is a process that takes roughly

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  continue to keep the sciarid fly under control with Entonem and Capsanem . This is both thanks to the quality of the product and the excellent assistance [...] 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 Plántulas [...] time. This extended period gives algae the chance to develop in the trays and create the perfect environment for the sciarid fly to settle and develop.’ ‘We

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you [...] photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition [...] edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of illustrations of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. Read more

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  Click here for a full overview of the targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance [...] they are the best candidates for summer use, for instance. In addition, the Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes use an ambushing tactic to combat the pests [...] wait for a pest insect to pass by. When the prey passes by, the nematodes curl up and propel themselves onto the passing host. Easy to use Beneficial nematodes

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  to deal with specific pests, such as aphids . Sustainable business operations You can keep these beneficial organisms alive and well by making the right [...] 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. [...] supply of chemical plant protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  April 21, 2022

  at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and [...] at Koppert for the past 55 years. Established in 1970, Earth Day is an international day devoted to the planet. It draws attention to the environment, and [...] agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an active partner of the United Nations’ Su

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 15, 2024

  g biological crop protection programs. Jeremy works with experienced teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding [...] from Jeremy’s article in the 2024 GrowerTalks BioSolutions Guide . Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing [...] Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a