• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  plant doesn't get sick, you don't have to use any control. If you want your IPM approach to be successful, you need to start by selecting strong, resilient [...] today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea behind IPM is that [...] , well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging infestation is not the right approach

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  scientific track record to control pest problems and promote healthy new cutting tissue. Koppert recommends Pest control is important for specialty or ship-sensitive [...] tissue culture—are in their first fragile state while subject to the extremely humid conditions for rooting. This moisture brings fungus gnats, shore flies [...] conventional options exist for other common offenders like aphids and whiteflies . Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the ever present nature

• Biosolutions for Cannabis

  can be lost via email or phone, and a face-to-face conversation is the best way to listen to a grower’s concerns. Managing pests isn’t only about bugs , it [...] haven’t utilized, like Aphipar-M for Phorodon cannabis aphid. Jordan Seward’s enthusiasm for this crop is difficult to contain! His IPM expert status has [...] cultivation. This allows us to know what pest pressures are currently problematic in any specific region. It also helps to guide recommendations more

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing [...] up the Ulti-Mite concept; an optimal breeding system for our predatory mites that´s resistant to low and high humidity conditions. What is the difference [...] finds place in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing [...] industries. To further support pest control programs, Koppert produces two additional predators for the control of spider mites. In addition to Phytoseiulus [...] resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of Mite Plant Damage Larvae, nymphs and adults of two-spotted spider mites cause damage to the host plant

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution! This system allows you to set opening [...] It's so easy to operate, too: one central transmitter controls all the bumblebee hives. We have made even more changes to the Natupol system. For example, [...] UV markings were added to the bumblebee hives some time ago, making it easier for the bumblebees to recognize their own 'front door'. This helps them

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  insidiosus Other useful articles Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten [...] Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned. Generally speaking [...] chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips infestations often

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. For more information about UAV-IQ and how to set up an appointment visit, h [...] that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed in the correct locations [...] using drones for biocontrol in outdoor strawberries. “Using the Natutec Drone for biocontrol applications ensures a more uniform dispersal due to the programmed

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  but all the pesticides as well—and how those parts fit together to make a program work. They’re like a pit crew for a Formula One race car. Koppert’s [...] themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts. Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows [...] firsthand and built successful IPM programs for a wide range of growers. Among their most useful tools for production efficiency are regular client site

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  pumped up the numbers, we went back to the drawing board on our production system and managed to drastically increase the concentration. We're keeping our [...] opportunities for labor savings vs applying to individual containers by hand. Entomite-M is a key component in IPM programs around the world for Fungus Gnat [...] weekly basis for best results. This is where Entomite-M really shines. Growers typically rely on "Strats" to thrive in potting media for weeks and even