• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  What is the difference between honeybees and bumblebees? In terms of their strong natural pollination qualities, bumblebees and honeybees complement each [...] difference with honeybees is that bumblebees fly in substandard weather conditions. For example: temperatures lower than 55°F in light rain, cloudy or foggy [...] fly better in conditions with poor light (for example, high tunnels/hoop houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop in a more criss

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand , the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion [...] Koppert’s Phil Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant [...] lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge

• Beneficial microorganisms

  What are beneficial microorganisms? Beneficial microorganisms, also known as beneficial microbes, are microorganisms that provide positive effects to their [...] biological systems and organisms. These microorganisms play a crucial role in biological pest control by effectively infecting and controlling harmful pests [...] for pest control include fungi, bacteria and viruses that naturally occur in environments such as soil, water, and air. These microorganisms are harnessed

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular [...] higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other [...] cucumeris Thripex-Plus Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Entonem Steinernema feltiae Horiver Wetstick Horiver Rollertrap

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and [...] left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains 500,000 predatory mites in carrier material.Thripex is also [...] cucumeris Thripex-Plus Neoseiulus cucumeris Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Combat Thrips Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  investment in biological control is offset by a clean crop with low residue levels and higher productivity. In short, investing in thrips control is always [...] trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety Investing in prevention and control is a must [...] control strategies. Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously

• Plant Disease Management

  What is biological disease control? Biological control of plant diseases is a method used to manage and reduce the impact of plant diseases by utilizing [...] healthy soil is crucial. Soil that is well-draining and nutrient-rich provides a solid foundation for plants to thrive. Healthy plants, in turn, are more [...] disposing of diseased plant material is essential to prevent the spread of pathogens. This practice is particularly important in containing the spread of diseases

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  April 13, 2018

  Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving [...] find the best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens

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

  January 6, 2025

  to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems that remain. Located in the heartland of tropical producers for North America, TPIE is the principal [...] questions. As a team they’re experts in tropicals as well as a wide range of commercial crops. They’re also highly skilled in IPM and bioprograms specifically [...] Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) at the Broward County Convention Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24, 2025 and meet our knowledgeable technical

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  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, occasionally [...] 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 [...] completely clear why such large differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for