• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  tailored solutions produced various test set-ups, which resulted in a solution that you won’t find anywhere else in the world." In addition, flexible insect cages [...] reflected in the large number of departments – twenty of them in total. Each department can be controlled separately and can function autonomously in terms [...] efficient energy and water consumption. In line with this goal, the construction of the new "insect factory" in Berkel en Rodenrijs fully supports the company’s

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  Control with Isarid. Koppert Resources Evolution of Poinsettia IPM, in GrowerTalks, May 2025 In this article, Jeremy Webber, Koppert’s Ornamental Team Leader [...] Biocontrols have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective for poinsettias. Knowing those changes helps in building a stronger [...] growing importance of IPM in today’s world. A Step-By-Step Guide To Whitefly Control A lot of basic whitefly questions are answered in this detailed guide.

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic [...] plants when present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is [...] sustainable and responsible approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous to you

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  are released. It ensures that the next generations establish themselves well in the crop so they can do their valuable work. With their great appetite they [...] can devour spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first

• Atheta

  depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color [...] stressed or disturbed exhibit their trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and [...] 70°C). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs hatch in 3-4 days to begin their larval stages. Larvae resemble adult form, and their

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  Results with Entonem and Capsanem Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Caterpillar control with nematodes FAQ Beneficial Nematodes Insight [...] drying out, and shrinkage – the nematodes are doing their job The nematodes in Entonem ( Steinernema feltiae ) and Capsanem ( Steinernema carpocapsae ) penetrate [...] see the small nematodes wriggling inside the caterpillar. Infected larvae in a humid environment can quickly become slimy. After that, you will not see

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop [...] more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging and tra

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] insects in the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop [...] more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging and tra

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  no time to lose! 8. Thrips has an additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes [...] the thrips population in the greenhouse will develop explosively. The western flower thrips , for example, doubles its population in four days . So there's [...] don't like the cold and will rest in a hidden place at low temperatures. 10. The good thing is that you're not alone in the fight against thrips, as predatory

• Blueberry

  Integrated pest management in blueberry Integrated pest management (IPM) plays a vital role in blueberry crop protection , addressing the numerous pests [...] harmful pest in blueberry crops. Thrips Thrips , another sap-feeding insect, can deform blueberry fruits and transmit viruses. Important species in blueberry [...] Biological pest control in blueberry Biological pest control methods offer an effective and sustainable approach to managing pests in blueberry crops. By