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

  September 4, 2025

  our communities to learn more. Included was an introduction episode, followed by three episodes, each focusing on a beneficial insect used in Windset’s IPM [...] Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective way of controlling aphids . By blending st [...] they are educating viewers on sustainable greenhouse growing practices, with a focus on the beneficial insects utilized in Windset’s Integrated Pest Management

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  e Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in [...] the Koppert booth, and have a look at the newest additions to our fertilizer and biostimulant lineup, too. Biosulfur-S is a biologically derived sulfur [...] sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture A life-long passion for predatory mites

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  nature. And strive for a healthy future. Growing a resilient crop takes expert knowledge and a great deal of experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with [...] Jan Koppert, a Dutch grower with a clear vision; the world needed an alternative for chemical pesticides. He was the first to introduce a natural enemy [...] commonly used in agriculture. But… you are not spraying a conventional pesticide, you are spraying a solution full of life! Using beneficial nematodes in

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  opportunity to present their organization during this visit. René Ruiter gave a brief explanation in the experimental garden about the application of natural [...] American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need your help with registration processes, so that new and sustainable

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] seedlings. To combat this threat, growers are using beneficial nematodes as a crucial biological control solution. Michiel Bouma, an onion grower in Rutten [...] success of biological control with beneficial nematodes , he is convinced it was crucial in saving his crop from onion fly damage. This year, he has proactively

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  possible, chemical if necessary. It is a flexible system that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the [...] recent years and the development of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical [...] subject to ever tougher demands. You will remain a valued supplier to customers if you are able to grow a healthy crop without being heavily dependent on

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  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 [...] biocontrol agent is 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 [...] comparative research in the Netherlands and other countries, Amblyseius swirskii was, and continues to be number 1 in terms of effectiveness. Versatile and reliable

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  together to make a program work. Jeremy Webber rose through several New England production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial [...] interesting origins of the beneficial industry, including the significance of a simple cucumber plant. He also delves into the role of Swirski-Mite in building [...] it is today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes and predatory mites . It’s a global market but Koppert ships beneficials from farms in California and Michigan

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality [...] impact of temperatures on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate [...] strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature

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

  July 17, 2024

  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 confident [...] 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 [...] ago was a real game changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product portfolio since 1967 have ensured that these