• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  The following are absolute must-knows. Most butterfly species that are active during the day have a striking color. The nocturnal moths are often an inc [...] Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Spot the caterpillar! Butterflies and moths are found all over the world. Their preferred place [...] in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big cause for concern is the

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

  September 8, 2026

  Antonio Giménez, Koppert Spain) A Different Kind of Thrips For many years, IPM strategies for thrips were largely developed around species such as Frankliniella [...] the infestation level. Apply corrective measures. For many pests, this approach can be effective. For Thrips parvispinus , however, that window of opportunity [...] control: plenty of options! Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Help, whitefly!

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  foundation for biocontrol today Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient [...] department to another. Arrange special protective clothing for visitors. Spider mites are so small that they can very easily be transferred on tools, [...] spider mites? Contact our experts today! Recommended for you Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing

• Rhizoctonia solani

  the lowest plant parts are infected first. Plants that are generally growing well are less susceptible. Optimum temperature for infection is between 15 [...] different AG’s are more or less specific to the pathogenicity of different host groups. Not all isolates are pathogenic, many isolates are purely saprophytic [...] areas, sclerotia can be seen, but they vary in size and colour and are therefore not a good feature to determine the cause of the disease. Life cycle and

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  simply disappear. While this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues [...] usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other: spider mites are green or red in colour, and the adults have two [...] going to be alright. Regular checks It’s good to check whether you can find traces of eggs. Spider mites ’ eggs are completely round and sometimes a little

• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable alternative [...] IPM measures. Contact our experts today! Recommended for you Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing [...] about Spical Ten facts about spider mites Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And it’s no different when it comes to spider mite –

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘These form the starting material for orchid growers worldwide,’ explains Dennis van der Wel who has ultimate responsibility for all cultivation activities. [...] n phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant [...] biological approach is clear to see: the company uses ten different beneficials for its two sites in Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  We’re back from our recent trip to New England for the NECANN Boston 2025 cannabis show. It was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among [...] bottles. Other useful items were free for the taking as well, including durable scouting journals, quality pens for out in the field, and lanyards to hold [...] bug-identifying loupes. Our slogans— Pesticide Reduction For Cannabis Production and BioControls for Large Scale Commercial Grows —brought in a lot of traffic

• Pollination checklist tomato

  Bumblebees are ideal for the pollination of tomato crops. Koppert's Pollination Checklist indicates how the best pollination results can be achieved. Download [...] closed flowers provide a precise picture of the situation. Flowers that are open for longer than one day have between one and five bite marks Check the work [...] healthy crop and the presence of sufficient healthy flowers form the basis for good pollination . Various factors can disturb the health of the plant and thus

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage [...] soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can [...] , growers can protect their crops from harm. Timely action and vigilance are key to success. Here, you'll find comprehensive pages covering common diseases