• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  Mexico. Renowned for quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis [...] programs and evolving to include biological control for thrips and other pests. "I recommended Koppert for their efficient logistics in delivering essential [...] of chemical pesticides. In addition, together with them, cutting-edge solutions have been developed that have enabled them to increase the productivity

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval [...] above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at [...] Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and

• ISARID_v3.0_8.4__24.11.20__10lb_CMM_242319.pdf

  DIRECTIONS FOR USE It is a violation of Federal law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not apply this product in a way that [...] water to create solution. Apply solution as a drench to plants/growing media at a rate of 1 gallon per cubic foot of growing media. (This equates to enough [...] Dissolve Isarid™ in an appropriate volume of water and mix with a stirring device for a homogeneous suspension. Use a minimum of 0.1% solution (i.e., 16 oz of

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  succeeds due to its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many [...] chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The [...] ), Isarid ™ ( I. fumosorosea ), and Bacilirid ( B. amyloliquefaciens strain MBI 600 ) to your IPM regime. Each plays a different role but together they

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae [...] Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] trouble. But other species that cause damage are also seen regularly. They're often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  sessions include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests [...] promoting sustainable growing practices in partnership with nature. Koppert joins with IPPS in the mission to seek and share information and knowledge [...] representing the Koppert team at the IPPS Conference in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 10, 2021

  the roots which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert [...] starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many definitions that [...] growers spray on their plants to terminate pests that feed on the plant and cause great harm. These chemicals have been banned in many countries because of

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  Spider mite is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of [...] when it was used solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective solution in various crops [...] Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first been introduced in 1967 when

• The How and Why of IPM

  August 18, 2021

  population of natural enemies. But keep in mind: IPM only works well with a systematic, well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even [...] (IPM) is a term we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know

• Potato aphid

  North American origin, but is these days distributed throughout the world. It is a highly polyphagous species with a preference for Solanaceae (particularly [...] yield. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The [...] appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. When reproduction is