• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] discovery and commercial production of Phytoseiulus persimilis that got underway more than 50 years ago is the foundation on which our company was built," Total [...] "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  and tricks. Phil's interview can be heard on either of two locations: Tech On Demand on Spotify Tech On Demand on Apple Podcasts Connect with us to schedule [...] then focus on IPM for crops produced in summer for fall and holiday sales. Phil explains the importance of understanding the compatibility of biological [...] Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate change. Biodiversity is the foundation of all life on our [...] ‘Explaining the positive impact Koppert has on biodiversity is of vital importance to secure the market position of biological solutions within the industry [...] have on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity,’ Explains Eveline Stilma, an expert on biodiversity and organization. Eveline has been working on the topic

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

  April 16, 2025

  the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports. Her work involves verifying the quantity, activity, and capability of these small [...] worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance of the cold chain during transportation [...] lives on through the commitment of everyone involved in breeding and distribution. Jan Koppert, a visionary Dutch grower, pioneered the use of natural

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive [...] all this, you must have sufficient knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. You also have to continuously monitor [...] same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases and pests. You strengthen and protect the population of natural enemies

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

  March 7, 2025

  explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical [...] In this week’s episode of Tech on Demand host Bill Calkins discusses spring pest control, integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies [...] growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as well as education and planning as they relate to biological IPM

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's [...] Schreurs, explains: “Scouting is very important within this cultivation. This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched

• 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 [...] greenhouse production, two of the most important targets are whiteflies and fungus gnats. Isaria was originally identified on whitefly , and Isarid is [...] What is Isarid? Isarid is Koppert’s wettable-powder mycoinsecticide based on the beneficial fungus Isaria fumosorosea strain FE 9901. The formulation contains

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

  September 8, 2026

  became relatively predictable. Thrips parvispinus presents a different scenario. This species is highly polyphagous, feeding on a wide range of host plants [...] and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips What is Biological Control? The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips [...] ability to challenge many of the assumptions that have traditionally shaped Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Adult specimen of Thrips parvispinus,

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  harzianum T-22 One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element [...] created at the start of May. Consultant Eric Hegger is overseeing the study on behalf of NovaCropControl: ‘Can we prove that use of NatuGro does indeed [...] aphids .’ A study currently being conducted by Koppert and NovaCropControl is looking into the consequences of lower rates of nitrogen release. The collaboration