• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your loved ones, and your pets. The reason [...] program is to reduce the chemical pesticides sprays that once dry may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical residue stays with the plant for [...] spray more of a specific chemical or try to use a large arsenal of many different chemicals. At the end of the day it is important to rid the plant of pests

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  and who is well versed in the field of IPM. Work with the consultant to draw up a plan. After all, IPM relies heavily on a system approach. The basic approach [...] make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely without chemicals [...] you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help: a consultant you trust

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  residue left on the plants.' Koppert as a strategic partner Besides the consistent quality, other significant factors that have contributed to the success of [...] insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental [...] Perennials, Mums, Poinsettias, and Spruce Tip Porch Pots annually. The nursery is a benchmark for success in innovation and quality production practices

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many growers use them year-round, a little like a ‘standing army’ designed to combat the whitefly. Predatory [...] as much of the infestation as possible. If the mature beetles feel that they have too little to eat, they will fly on to a different spot. The mature beetles [...] bugs and predatory beetles are also effective. The following is a brief overview of the key allies in the fight against whitefly. Predatory mites Amblyseius

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  Once the batch is approved, they are moved from the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites [...] this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously monitored conditions. The mites are [...] partners across the world are carefully selected and given very specific expedition instructions. Even the way in which the trucks are loaded is specified.

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  Although the processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app [...] Koppert Biological Systems is working on a groundbreaking innovation that will change the world of scouting. The scout-app will automatically analyze Horiver [...] Application at Koppert ‘The dashboard also provides detailed analyses of the situation in the greenhouse and shows the severity of the infestation, enabling

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the Northeast [...] spider mites. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand , the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural industry [...] covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. Phil's interview can be heard on either of two locations: Tech On Demand on Spotify

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  gives her a unique perspective. Bill Calkins is widely known as the editor of Tech On Demand, the email newsletter discussing technical topics in the horticultural [...] explores the importance of relationships in this regard, and gives her thoughts on Thrips parvispinus—the pepper thrips hitchhiking their way North on tropical [...] plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the [...] experts in the field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact [...] es on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  and which once again boosted the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users [...] this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction of Amblyseius swirskii marked a huge step forward in the combined control of the major [...] temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research