• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  Everything is biodegradable, however the time frame per material differs, leading to different terminology: Home compostable We give it the term ´home compostable´ [...] launched its first high-tech foil sachets which carry the information that they are ‘industrially compostable’, but what does this really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite [...] mites that´s resistant to low and high humidity conditions. What is the difference between biodegradable, home compostable and industrially compostable?

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  great. We advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do [...] growers. To ensure a positive result, it is crucial to protect to bumblebees from heat. Hot temperatures can significantly impact pollinators' activity and

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various vegetable [...] ornamental crops, including rose, gerbera, hibiscus, and poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside [...] addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  Koppert recommends running a poinsettia IPM program from the time you land your inputs to shipping in November. Poinsettia crops start when whiteflies [...] mites , and Enermix wasps overwhelms whiteflies and keeps them pinned down from the very first week the crop hits the facility. Koppert’s poinsettia experts [...] product page includes the beneficial organism, its scientific name and uses, how it works, directions for use, and product handling. ENERMIX Product page Info

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  May 25, 2026

  the industry leader in biological pest control . From personal experience he provides insight into how Koppert hires and manages their ornamental and cannabis [...] have real world experience. Jeremy goes on to discuss how he, himself, made the transition from grower to biological pest control expert. He shares the [...] Koppert ships beneficials from farms in California and Michigan to meet the demand of their American growers. While quality products are the building blocks

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  six weeks instead of four. That makes a big difference. While the number of sachets remains the same, you are investing in a constantly larger population [...] Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the product is active for two weeks longer,

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  During the colder months, from half November until half of February, strategic hive placement becomes even more critical. Here are some key tips to ensure [...] pollination activities, rather than regulating the hive's internal climate. Different temperatures can affect the behavior of bumblebees: 8-11 °C: Bumblebees

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  fine mist to rinse off nematodes that are on the leaves. A while later, I collect a few drops of drainage water from underneath the treated crop. I examine [...] Their maximum biological approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third [...] solution moving to ensure that the composition is homogeneous and the nematodes are distributed adequately and evenly over the crop.’ Important to avoid slower

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  the larvae feed extensively. Once the initial host plants are damaged, the larvae move from one plant to another, increasing the risk of widespread infestation [...] Effective control of the onion fly ensures that the harvested onion bulbs are free from damage and of high quality, which is essential to meet market demands [...] 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

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  Koppert Biological Systems has launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, [...] Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using [...] date on any videos that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological