• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store the product for longer than three days! Do you know how to use Spidex in your crop? You [...] clothing in an infestation hotspot and you then walk extensively through the crop, you are naturally going to introduce considerable risks. Want to know more [...] that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular scouting is the most important aspect, and will help you to keep up and ensure that you use

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips Koppert introduced Amblyseius swirskii to the protected [...] protected cultivation market in 2006 when these mites instantly became one of the most successful biological control agents in Europe. At the time, fresh produce [...] Spain were stopped due to the presence of pesticide residue. The biological control solution provided an excellent alternative to chemical control agents

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital [...] complex biological systems to life in educational and approachable videos shared on social media platforms. “Our customers want to know more than ever about [...] how science and nature work together to produce delicious, high-quality greenhouse vegetables” The series aired in late August, currently reaching over

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases [...] committed to supporting farmers worldwide and pioneering sustainable solutions to combat these critical issues. Every day, we take action to transform [...] pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful substances entering agro-ecosystems, and supporting farmers in increasing the

• Don Sanchez Fresh innovates with biological control in avocados

  biological control of pests and diseases in crops such as raspberries, led them to make the decision to implement this tool in the production of Hass avocado. The [...] close relationship that has allowed them to go one step further. Pest and disease control in avocado trees In avocado production there are a number of [...] nematodes and entomopathogenic fungi, among others, in order to ensure sustainable production that allows them to continue accessing export markets where entry

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  grew to be one of the most important products for our growers. As the result of many years of research and fine-tuning, Spidex is now delivered in a new [...] greater impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control [...] travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  go into a sort of hibernation, but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance [...] natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly or walk around in search of new food. If they don't find it [...] disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional methods. He decided to find a balance between both approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection [...] will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in usage chemical pesticides The increasing interest [...] need for traditional chemical methods. "In collaboration with Koppert, I see opportunities to adapt my farm to a future where chemical methods will gradually

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  January 14, 2025

  severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the next three to five years due to more stringent r [...] supported growers in transitioning to biological solutions and vows to continue this mission for the rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, [...] Koppert remains dedicated to driving innovation in sustainable agriculture. From robotics to drones, we are actively preparing to meet future challenges head-on

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Farming, UK Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products [...] 17 years. "In the past, application was done manually and proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product [...] Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly