• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory mites are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers [...] growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly. Predatory mites survive by eating other pests and pollen. Parasitic [...] too little to eat, they will fly on to a different spot. The mature beetles will only lay eggs once they are certain that there is enough food to raise their

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

  August 31, 2022

  diseases no chance! IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Green Valley [...] very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application. In [...] very helpful when considering what to spray that won't be harmful to beneficial insects when we need to supplement a synthetic chemical application. In

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  are clear: the new recycled bottles produce significantly less CO₂. In fact, each new 1L bottle saves up to 39% in CO₂ emissions compared to the earlier virgin [...] Packaging. ‘ As part of our roadmap to improve packaging sustainability, we are also aiming to developing mono-material solutions to improve recyclability, reducing [...] accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable and support our sustainability targets. By 2030, European regulations will require plastic packaging to contain

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  opportunities for Koppert to grow and make biological control a mainstream method in a growing number of crops. There is a world to win out there, and we are [...] worldwide.’ Initially produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that [...] products has set a standard in the sector that is difficult to beat.’ The innovative biocontrol solution that came onto the market more than half a century ago

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  ‘You can compare V10 to a flu injection,’ explains Valto’s Thorben Looije. ‘It’s used preventatively and needs to be applied to young plants. There are [...] ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease so plants feel a small shock initially, but plants [...] closely linked when it comes to finding natural solutions to pests and diseases. While Koppert operates globally through a network of 27 subsidiaries and

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release [...] Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus With spider mite numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM [...] this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  eventually to their current specialty: anthuriums. For Pieter Stolk, the transition to biological crop protection was both a necessity and a calling. “In [...] Brothers continues to feel the company’s personal touch. “Fifteen, twenty years ago, you could just call someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things [...] shift has led to more resilient plants and a more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite [...] in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

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

  September 4, 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 [...] sustainability and how their food is grown,” said Randi Church, Marketing Manager at Windset Farms. “Our partnership with Koppert shares how science and nature