• Western flower thrips

  General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) can be fou

• FAQ Nematodes

  some countries may require local permits. Check with your local Koppert consultant and/or your local authorities if any doubt. Are nematodes compatible [...] and beetles. 2. Application Which nematode should I use? Please contact your advisor for the pest/target lists. This list is not exhaustive as we are [...] ideally within 15°C – 25°C (59°F – 77°F) An adjuvant is recommended (ask your local consultants for compatible adjuvants) 2. Application What should

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement:

• Impatiens thrips

  General Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips americanus) is an increasing problem in greenhouse cultivation, having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spr

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  has increasingly shifted to outdoor crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance of tiny natural [...] invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of these

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the [...] don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular

• Melon

  About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but

• Natupol

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• American serpentine leaf miner

  General The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) i

• Greenhouse whitefly

  General The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) is one of the major pests of vegetable and ornamental crops in greenhouses throughout the world. The greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes va