• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] al practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, [...] mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical load. Motivated by the

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular [...] flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil or substrate, meaning they can strike very early in the spring. Quick response to early [...] sustainable business operations Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals The top ten pests in roses Ten facts about Spical Keeping thrips

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  for the fungus to get a hold. It’s a sinister interaction. Ten facts about Fusarium Fusarium is a soil-borne fungus that manifests in many different ways [...] soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  December. This new building marks a culmination of 25 years of continuous growth and expansion in Canada. Koppert Canada’s General Manager, Sherry Shaw, welcomed [...] selected as location as it has a high density of greenhouse operations in this region. ‘Making a substantial investment in this region marks our commitment [...] success in the many years to come and we are thrilled to have such great partners. Koppert Canada officially opened their new local facility in Leamington

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  management program. Green Valley Greenhouse, founded in 1977 by Wayne and Jane Davis and located in the northwest suburb of Ramsey, MN, produces over 1 [...] Poinsettias, and Spruce Tip Porch Pots annually. The nursery is a benchmark for success in innovation and quality production practices. Andrew Butler, head [...] application. In addition, our Koppert consultant is always available to help with questions and follow-up visits. Also, the new Koppert webshop app is easy to

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will [...] infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, and costs while also ensuring more accurate work, this is one way in which dig [...] Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also possible to manually enter sticky trap and crop data in the app. The generated data will then be displayed in an online dashboard

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  Macrolophus pygmaeus ) is a versatile predatory bug known for its efficacy in tomato production. This predatory bug controls whiteflies by preying on all life [...] muscarium) , is a powerful entomopathogenic fungus for controlling whiteflies, particularly in tomato crops. This biological control agent employs a multifaceted [...] yellow, with a visible red-eyed adult. Adults Larger, whiter, triangular appearance from above. Smaller, yellower, elongated appearance with a gap in the wings

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  Jeremy Webber makes the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains [...] that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because [...] because the two work well as a team when designed into a coordinated program, especially in ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids

• GreenGuard by Dümmen Orange: For A Sustainable Chain

  November 6, 2018

  (about $405 million), making them a giant in the global ornamentals sector. Driven by their ambition to be a leader in the modernization of cultivation [...] set a brand-new course just a few years ago. Modernizing cultivation and markets Dümmen Orange has a total of 20 branches, 7,700 employees, and a turnover [...] two giants share is immense. The developments that first happened in the vegetable horticulture sector are now also clearly taking place in the ornamentals

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  December 16, 2024

  ornamental crop specialist, Heidi Doering, has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the [...] well as preparing for application and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best [...] their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts of the day regarding ornamental