• Integrated Pest Management

  detect the presence of pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals [...] adjustments. The IPM cycle is an ongoing process that incorporates the principles mentioned above. It's a dynamic approach that adapts to changing conditions [...] What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs

• Operation Mealybug

  Cryptobug-L is at least as effective as chemical treatments in dealing with mealybugs . The Best Weapon The best results are achieved by deploying the maximum [...] Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus [...] of this troublesome pest, with minimum effort. Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 18, 2021

  it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Is a spider mite an insect? Nothing could be farther from the truth! It is a tiny [...] conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically [...] close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you should pay close attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is great

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 15, 2024

  visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the bioprogram. Visits [...] health to maintain their retail value. Traditional treatments attacking the adults rarely give relief to the problem, but Koppert has solutions to catch [...] 8–10, 2025 in Baltimore, MD Be sure to stop by the Koppert booth at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) at The Baltimore Convention Center, January

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  poinsettia begins when the plant is barely sticking out of the soil. An IPM program starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps monitor [...] pests throughout the growing cycle. This detailed review of the benefits of an IPM program for the poinsettia grower explores the aim of the program, its [...] them pinned down from the very first week the crop hits the facility. Koppert’s poinsettia experts can help figure out the best timing and application

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  roots on the stem. The vascular stem tissue is coloured brown and when the stem is cut, bacterial slime oozes from the wound. This is the way to distinguish [...] vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young plants through infected tubers, the wilting and collapse [...] signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection. Under conditions favourable for the bacteria, the whole plant will wilt

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  August 18, 2021

  mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering [...] Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets [...] This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long

• Acadian

  Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended [...] Concentrate with the water in the tank prior to adding the calcium product. If interaction of chemicals is unknown, a "jar" compatibility test is recommended [...] 7% solution prior to transplanting. Late season and post-harvest applications ACADIAN® Liquid Seaweed Concentrate is an excellent way to encourage root growth

• Cucumber

  IPM ) is of importance in cucumber cultivation to ensure the health and productivity of cucumber crops. Cucumbers are exceptionally susceptible to a range [...] threat to cucumber plants, potentially decimating yields. Implementing IPM strategies is crucial for effectively controlling and mitigating the impacts [...] pesticides but also promotes the long-term resilience of the crops, ensuring the production of high-quality cucumbers for consumers. Pest monitoring and scouting

• Keep Them Cool!

  August 10, 2021

  temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them to pollinate in the early morning [...] that the bumblebees are able to influence the microclimate in the hive in the most efficient way. The hive itself protects the colony against radiant heat [...] That is the reason why we developed best practices guidelines to limit or prevent these influences.’ The Natupol hives are designed in such a way that