• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  Aphids, however, are a different story. In the cultivation of raspberries in greenhouses, the large raspberry aphid (Amphorophota idaei) is a constant cause [...] square metre, three weeks in a row. This did not occur completely without setbacks, however. Although Aphidius is successful in sweet pepper crops, the 24-hour [...] started out as a vegetable grower and made the switch to small fruit crops in the middle of the 1990s. In Schijndel in the Netherlands, he has a one-hectare

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix (in which the [...] remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf life by several weeks (up to 16 weeks in some cases) [...] there’s no visible residue, is another major advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  May 15, 2018

  For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] control can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and [...] Searching for and eliminating the mite population quickly and effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological

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

  February 17, 2025

  Our workers were not impressed,” Pieter laughs. “That was a lesson in balance—innovation is great, but practicality matters too.” A future built on c [...] partner with Koppert is the company’s reliability and dedication to growers. “Koppert is more than just a supplier; they’re a partner in our journey. Their [...] started nearly a century ago. The Stolk Brothers’ journey in horticulture began in 1925 when Pieter Stolk’s great-grandfather purchased land in Bergschenhoek

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  company blossomed into a leader in its field. Therefore, there was a natural merger as the two companies both strongly believe in using biocontrol products [...] the leader in chemical-free pest management in commercial cannabis cultivation. Howell, MI. July 1, 2019– Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. is thrilled to [...] Koppert Biological Systems is the leading provider of biological solutions in the horticulture and agriculture industries. In partnership with nature, we

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  Manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history [...] teams in the field and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern (IPM) strategies to share. His extensive background in the industry [...] industry includes years as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and [...] left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains 500,000 predatory mites in carrier material.Thripex is also [...] even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the [...] distributors Crop Monitoring and Scouting What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental [...] consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Swirski-Mite Plus is a trusted biological solution from Koppert Biological Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide [...] Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July. ‘This successful biological control product containing predatory mites will have a new look that reflects

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work of [...] natural enemies continue to make a difference in sustainable agriculture, securing a future where food production is in harmony with the environment. Thanks [...] takes to ensure they meet our highest quality standards. This is not just a simple promise but a reality built day by day thanks to the work of people like