• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher [...] are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the [...] the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen, multiplying much faster on flowering plants than

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem [...] warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops [...] some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision [...] Disease control In the battle against plant diseases in agriculture and horticulture, knowledge is a strong ally. By identifying common diseases, implementing [...] 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in moist environments or at very high humidity (> 93%)

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  was captivated by insects - a passion sparked by his father, who loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong [...] dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything [...] working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses

• Wireless Beehome

  times. When assimilation lights dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties with their orientation. This [...] Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement [...] are switched off after removal from the greenhouse. Storage conditions Store in a dry place out of direct sunlight. More information about Wireless Beehome

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field, you [...] females, each of which will lay 60 eggs in under two weeks. By now, we’re already at 150,000... The spider mite loves warm, dry conditions, and the warmer [...] of predatory mites Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  are causing problems worldwide. In protected and open-field crops, caterpillars of the following butterflies and moths in particular drive growers to despair: [...] butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars don’t usually have a lot of hair, and they pupate in the ground. Another big [...] ground along a silk thread. Caterpillars grow about ten to twenty times in length in their short lives. Their weight increases two to three thousand times

• Green peach aphid

  important insect pest in sweet pepper, tomato, cucumber and many other greenhouse crops. The aphid may originate from Asia, where its winter-hardy host plant [...] occurs early enough in the season, the death of young plants. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield, Plant sap is rich in sugars, but has a low [...] quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black fungal moulds

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control. Monitoring can be done in two ways: by checking the crop [...] top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good monitoring requires [...] (usually males) love. You can use these traps to monitor whether a particular insect is present, and some types of pheromone traps can play a role in pest control

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

  December 18, 2024

  Esteban Rios will be in Booth #2149 in C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for [...] Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149 January 8–10, 2025 in Baltimore, MD Be sure to stop by the Koppert booth at the Mid-Atlantic Nursery [...] trees, perennials and finished annual goods. They’re also highly experienced in IPM and hybrid programs so ask them anything you’d like to know about Koppert’s