• Potato aphid

  from the plant and disturb the balance of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves or, if the infestation [...] to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky [...] characteristic of the potato aphid and is particularly visible in the nymphs. Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids instantly

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  Systems in the Netherlands and the Canadian based Ecoation have signed a cooperation agreement on June 13 th 2019. The contract was signed at the GreenTech [...] in various crops’, said sales director of North West Europa, Arne van Aalst, who signed the contract on behalf of Koppert. ‘Detecting pests and diseases [...] significantly enhance the IPM success’, says Founder and CEO of Ecoation, Dr. Saber Miresmailli who signed the contract on behalf of Ecoation. Koppert is

• Flies

  both directly and indirectly. The type of damage depends on the species of the flies. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on root hairs [...] nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies). The larvae of these insects generally live on [...] their large number. Larvae of flies of the family Keroplatidae (mainly Lyprauta sp.) can cause damage in potted orchids. The Spotted Wing Drosophila has

• American serpentine leaf miner

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following [...] ovipositor, usually in the upper side of the leaf. Egg spots are oval and hard to distinguish from feeding spots. The larvae of Liriomyza trifolii are

• Biological Pest Control

  pest control methods do not harm the environment, ensuring the preservation of ecosystems. Sustainable Biocontrol reduces the need for continuous chemical [...] enhancing the presence of natural enemies and beneficial organisms in the environment to maintain a balance between pests and their predators. Instead of introducing [...] area. For example, the introduction of the Australian lady beetle to North America helped control cottony cushion scale populations. Classical biological

• Ten facts about Spical

  August 3, 2022

  For a number of weeks, the mites from the sachet enter the crop. So when the spider mites turn up, they’re ready for action. The mites in Spical are more [...] sachets made of paper or foil . You can scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You can hang the slow-release sachets in the crop. [...] avoid surprises Ten facts about spider mites The predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus in Spical is one of the old hands at Koppert, having been used for

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage [...] provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the tropical bioprogram. Visits are [...] Come visit Koppert’s booth at The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  demonstrating the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes [...] several blocks to regulate the bug and have tried several application methods: the small backpack sprayer directed at the head of the plant in a very localized [...] Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem in combination

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

  May 15, 2025

  tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work [...] ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids , including the myriad of bio and chemical solutions available and the affordability question [...] mainstream. Biosolutions are top of mind for many greenhouse professionals, and some of the largest greenhouses in North America are adopting and fine-tuning

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  Koppert can confidently use the Natutec Drone to distribute the biological solution, Spidex , used in the control of the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus [...] With the launch of the Natutec Drone , leading biological solutions innovator – Koppert Biological Systems – has entered the airspace and now can release [...] work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the seed of an idea