• Cannabis aphid

  Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America [...] microscopic analysis of the head is required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports [...] next generation of aphids in the spring. In greenhouses, sexual reproduction is very rare and only triggered if lighting signals a shortening day.

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  product is supplied in a 6-litre bucket containing 10,000 larvae, the eggs are delivered in a 90 ml canister containing 100,000 eggs, so there is a huge gain [...] spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has conducted tests in various [...] natural enemy with a big menu in that respect. Chrysopa-E can also be used preventively, offering the grower more certainty. Due to a decrease in available pesticides

• Chrysanthemum

  Standard in Biostimulants Nodokare: The New Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian™: The Gold Standard in Biostimulants [...] called mum or chrysanth, is a flowering plant that belongs to the genus Chrysanthemum of the family of Asteraceae. The plant is originally from Asia and [...] purposes. Traditionally, yellow is the main colour of this flowering plant. Nowadays, a wide range of other colours is available such as white, purple

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Another technique is to use the pheromones to lure the butterflies and moths to a trap with a sticky surface or a pool of water. In addition to pheromone [...] reproduce is in protected crops – after all, it’s usually warmer inside than outside. The caterpillars of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage [...] (moths), which is also the largest butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower [...] certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will [...] what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding

• Cranberry

  macrocarpon) is a particular North American species of cranberry is also referred to as large cranberry, American cranberry or bearberry. The cranberry is indigenous [...] central and eastern part of Canada and the northeastern and north-central areas of the United States. This cranberry is also found in certain regions along the [...] subgenus Oxycoccus and genus Vaccinium . This species of cranberry qualifies as a shrub and usually grows on the ground surface first and then ascends. The plant

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 4, 2025

  episode, followed by three episodes, each focusing on a beneficial insect used in Windset’s IPM program: The Role of Bumblebees in Tomato Crops: Showcasing [...] Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective way of controlling aphids . By blending st [...] Delta, Canada - September 10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  of the predatory mites covered a greater distance over a longer period as adults were followed up by growing nymphs in an ever-growing population. Born [...] Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international force in biocontrol [...] more info on Spidex Vital Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control A true pioneer in the biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological Systems

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  to be able to release in a timely manner... we have seen the impact reflected in a safe environment for the worker and a better quality of fruit for export [...] export, since it is produced in safer conditions." Importance of bell pepper cultivation in Mexico The profitability of a crop is based on the quantity [...] also in the number of productive weeks and, therefore, in the profitability of the business. The implementation of a biological control program is one of

• Caterpillars

  be eaten by larger caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition [...] most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae