• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  were among the very first pests to be combated with natural enemies - ladybirds. Caterpillars Lastly, there's the problem of caterpillars – the larvae of [...] tomato crops. The different kinds of aphids all require different approaches, so it is important to know which species you are dealing with. The aphids remove [...] plants are popular targets for a wide range of insects and mites. The pests that cause the biggest problems vary from one country to another, and even between

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] after repeated introductions of the predatory mite, my father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father [...] decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts regarding [...] Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion [...] strategies that work with Koppert’s Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  organic farming marks the path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological [...] a conscious choice. Inheriting the farm from his parents, Koen had the opportunity to continue the business. While the trend towards organic farming was [...] difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic methods." Limitation in use of chemical pesticides The increasing interest, especially

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory [...] optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current research on biocontrol assessment relies [...] relies on market data, such as crop yields, prices, and the costs associated with pesticides or alternative management strategies, to estimate costs and

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  support specialists here in the US. The hydro team’s objective has been, and will continue to be, supporting clients with the highest quality IPM technical [...] Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent [...] Jeremy will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability

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

  May 19, 2025

  worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] plants with her commitment to ecological management that reduces pesticide use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory [...] explains. This adaptability, combined with the mites' voracity and tenacity, guarantees their effectiveness in the field. Predatory mites not only fight

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  January 15, 2024

  grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container and pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing [...] managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our original formulations but now have the 125k in the same-sized packaging as our 50k [...] crop cycle; the earlier, the better before Fungus Gnat or Western Flower Thrips can establish a beachhead. Also – keep moisture in mind with respect to

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  and protect the environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 [...] all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary public awareness for the importance of plant [...] innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse range of stakeholders together, we welcome submissions from both the natural and

• Acadian Plant Health™ and Koppert Join Forces to Expand Biostimulants Access Across the U.S.

  April 3, 2024

  partnership with Koppert USA, a market leader in biological crop protection and natural pollination . The partnership provides Acadian’s U.S. customers with increased [...] products and local technical expertise, in line with the company’s commitment to bring innovative solutions to the agricultural industry. “This partnership gives [...] customers access to Acadian products even faster and provides them with better on-the-ground expert support,” says Candace Azad, Vice President of Business