• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological [...] a list of options. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips The integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory [...] good news is that aphids have all sorts of natural enemies. The best strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  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 [...] actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example of this. We also improve efficiency [...] before it gets to the consumer. Just think of the beneficial mites and other insects, microbials and natural pollination and their positive impact on resilient

• Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game?

  September 8, 2026

  polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of host plants and thriving in diverse production environments. Researchers have reported its presence on numerous vegetables [...] throughout the plant canopy, particularly on foliage and other protected tissues. This changes not only where growers need to scout, but also how they interpret [...] Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Help! How Does

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  solutions. To be 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 [...] Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the right solutions To make our world more sustainable [...] Contact one of our experts Control pests with beneficial nematodes While plant parasitic nematodes are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global [...] persimilis is used globally in a wide range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] can use Spidex in a wide variety of crops, including vegetables (in the greenhouse and field), cut flowers, potted plants, ornamental shrubs, field beans

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  capacity. And the wide range of host plants allows populations to persist and move between production systems. As this pest continues to expand its range, growers [...] Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Help! How Does [...] glance. Yet its ability to reproduce quickly, remain hidden within plant tissues, and cause substantial crop damage makes it one of the most concerning emerging

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  been released and they get right down to doing their job." A tense moment Sjaak van Dijk switched over to Spidex Vital at the start of February. "I have three [...] problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm." He states that the [...] Koppert promised in the leaflet, he tells us. " Spidex Vital immediately gets to work on tackling spider mites and hot-spots, the beneficials search more effectively

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  devastating impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests [...] down a plant's defenses. Even if a crop manages to maintain its defenses, a Fusarium infection can still cause the plant to weaken, opening the door to parasites [...] the fungi to penetrate. In other crops, plant-parasitic nematodes damage the root system. Here, Fusarium can use this damage to enter the plant, while other

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  benefit to growers and Koppert because of the savings on shipping costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products [...] effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers needs. Hence [...] organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing

• Isarid: The Foundation of a Good IPM Program

  population of spores in the crop environment. Instead of waiting for pest pressure to climb and then reacting, growers establish a standing first line of defense [...] only one broadly useful tool, Isarid is a strong place to begin. What pests does it address? One of Isarid ’s greatest strengths is breadth. Koppert’s label [...] greenhouse production, two of the most important targets are whiteflies and fungus gnats. Isaria was originally identified on whitefly , and Isarid is