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

  will gradually disappear. I believe that the agricultural sector has a natural interest in such solutions, but ignorance and a lack of alternative options

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  ing ecological balance and adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their [...] the ecosystem and quickly respond to future outbreaks," he notes. This natural regulation capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides [...] allowing predators to establish themselves and regulate pest populations naturally," he explains. Although challenging, this transition offers long-term benefits

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  Read our guide on identifying and removing cannabis pests naturally and for good. Whether you are growing cannabis indoors or outdoors it is important [...] our product name Spidex. This predatory mite is by far the most important natural enemy of the Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae), as it is a

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  after application to optimize effectiveness. Enhancing Control with Other Natural Products Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Galleriae specifically targets beetles [...] reproductive growth, becoming visible on the outside of the grub. While natural, it may pose a risk to honeybees, beneficial insects, and aquatic life, [...] biological control methods like entomopathogenic nematodes and incorporating natural products such as Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. Galleriae and Beauveria bassiana

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The [...] circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  Koppert's bumblebees ensure natural pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the r

• Shore fly

  Scatella stagnalis occurs widely. These small black flies can be found naturally at marshy, muddy lake shores and intertidal zones, and they breed readily

• Long-tailed mealybug

  General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) The natural enemy Aphelinus abdominalis is available at Koppert as Aphilin . Aphelinus

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  mealy bugs . José Manuel Tafoya, junior production manager, the release of natural enemies of these pests and the reduction of agrochemical applications have