• Boost Soil Health Naturally: Inside the Koppert Soil Health Program

  June 16, 2025

  Soil Health Program . This holistic, biological approach supports growers in cultivating resilient, productive crops by nurturing the ecosystem beneath [...] us approach to soil management. It focuses on restoring microbial balance in the soil and enhancing crop vigor using 100% natural, scientifically proven [...] formulation helps to suppress multiple metabolic and biochemical processes in harmful fungi and bacteria, leading to their quick elimination. How it works:

• Amblyseius swirskii

  Ulti-Mite ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered [...] feed on pollen, which is useful for instance in sweet pepper crops as the predatory mite can establish in the crop before the pest appears. Amblyseius [...] laid on the underside of leaves, often in the axil of veins. They are oval, white and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are

• Neoseiulus californicus

  californicus in sachets The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus is also available in breeding sachets ( Spical-Plus , Spical Ulti-Mite ). In this case [...] predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, avoid hanging [...] can also survive longer than Phytoseiulus persimilis in the complete absence of food, remaining in the crop to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory [...] disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider [...] Phytoseiulus persimilis in sachets The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is also available in breeding sachets ( Spidex Vital Plus). In this case the predatory

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial [...] insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops

• Rainy Woes – Conquering Downy Mildew and Botrytis Naturally

  November 3, 2023

  diseases in roses - Powdery Mildew Tackling the Puzzle of Downy Mildew & Botrytis Management in Roses Proactive management of Downy mildew & Botrytis in Flowers [...] of high humidity and low temperature. It is prevalent in unheated crops, such as those grown in plastic tunnels and greenhouses where temperatures fall [...] essential oils induce ISR in plants. Discover NoPath: NoPath is a Koppert product that contains such essential oils and is used in the prophylactic management

• Stop the spread of Botrytis with NoPath

  March 26, 2025

  spreading and nip it in the bud? Preventing a humid climate is crucial here. If you have greenhouse crops, you can effectively stay in control and create [...] a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Rainy Woes [...] ’s ability to strike. The spores of Botrytis germinate easily and quickly in wet conditions and at high humidity. If the foliage is wet for longer than

• Know Your Enemy - A closer look at Whiteflies

  August 14, 2024

  control in avocados Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya [...] Management of Thrips. At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally [...] with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. In protected crops, the most common species are the greenhouse whitefly , Tr

• Healthy Soils, Healthy Crops with Koppert’s Comprehensive Soil Health Program

  September 16, 2024

  In today’s agriculture, maintaining healthy soil is more important than ever. Excessive reliance on chemical interventions has in the recent past disrupted [...] Silica from the soil. Silica plays a crucial role in promoting plant growth and health particularly in helping plants manage water stress by improving water-use [...] disrupted the delicate balance of beneficial microorganisms in the soil, leading to productivity and long-term sustainability challenges. We have developed

• Introducing NoPath for the Management of Diseases

  October 12, 2018

  very tricky to control Botrytis and Downy mildew in the crop in our 2 ha blocks. When I saw these changes in the treated area, 6 months later, we extended [...] “We use NoPath very effectively in our varieties that are susceptible to downy mildew. We normally start drenching NoPath in both soil and hydroponics greenhouses [...] NoPath fits well in our integrated Downy mildew management strategy. With NoPath Drench, we no longer worry about Downy mildew even in the rainy season"