• Apple rust mite

  What is apple rust mite? Apple rust mite (Aculus schlechtendali) is a microscopic eriophyid mite that feeds on the leaves and developing fruit of [...] Management of apple rust mite Managing apple rust mite starts with maintaining a healthy balance between pest mites and their natural enemies. Regular monitoring and conservation of predatory

• Green apple aphid

  nurseries. Solutions Learn more Damage symptoms of green apple aphid Green apple aphid infestations can cause a range of symptoms [...] trunks Presence of natural enemies such as ladybirds, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitoids [...] aphid with a range of natural enemies, including parasitic wasps , lacewings, hoverflies

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  effective against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice a year, in the spring and [...] controls aphids with a combination of the Aphipar parasitic wasp and the Aphidend gall midge, which [...] a favourite activity of mine. Biological plant protection is so much better.

• Apple sawfly

  ? Apple sawfly (Hoplocampa testudinea) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult sawflies emerge during flowering and lay their eggs [...] set, marketable yield, and fruit quality. Solutions Learn more Damage symptoms of apple sawfly Typical [...] feeding Premature fruit drop Frass around feeding sites Reduced fruit quality and marketable yield Life cycle of apple sawfly Overwintering Fully grown larvae

• San José scale

  What is San José scale? San José scale (Comstockaspis perniciosa) is one of the most economically important scale insects affecting apple and pear [...] weakened foliage Reduced shoot growth Dieback of heavily infested branches Reduced tree vigor Lower fruit quality and marketable [...] Effective control of San José scale requires an integrated approach combining monitoring and

• Apple blossom weevil

  apple blossom weevil (Anthonomus pomorum) is an important early-season pest of apple orchards. Adult weevils emerge before flowering and feed on developing [...] increase in early spring, adults become active and feed on swelling buds. Females lay a single egg inside unopened flower buds [...] before and during flowering is essential for early detection and timely interventions

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  the Northeast Region, covering six states. He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia

• Embracing sustainability brings value

  July 17, 2024

  In a world where the health of people and the planet are increasingly intertwined [...] fostering a relationship with nature to ensure a healthier, safer, and more productive [...] optimization of production systems, and efficient supply chains. It's about striking a

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  It all started with a stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside [...] One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of [...] a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella [...] predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of thrips that [...] benefits in several areas: it strengthens resilience, combats pathogenic fungi and Agrobacterium, and improves the uptake of water and nutrients.