• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  comes to Thrips parvispinus , the greatest threat is often the damage that occurs before you even realize it is there. Recommended for you Why Is Thrips [...] diagnosis is therefore critical to developing an effective management program. A Growing Challenge for IPM Programs The emergence of Thrips parvispinus is forcing [...] often becomes established before growers recognize the scope of the problem. By the time damage is visible, significant economic losses may already be

• The Future of Koppert is Here

  April 19, 2018

  board in response to the projected growth of the Dutch family company. Koppert is a global specialist in biological crop protection . The new composition [...] operates. In addition to the expansion, there is also a shift within the management. Founder Peter Koppert and advisor John Budé, formerly non-executive board [...] time for change within the top tier of the company’, says CEO Paul Koppert. ‘Three of the original board members will stay on to ensure continuity and pass

• Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game?

  September 8, 2026

  anticipating them. The question is no longer: "How do I respond once the pest is present?" Instead, it has become: "How do I prevent the pest from becoming [...] managed. Beyond the direct damage it causes, what concerns researchers, crop consultants, and growers most is its ability to challenge many of the assumptions [...] Acting at the Right Time Traditionally, pest management has often followed a reactive model: Identify the pest. Assess the infestation level. Apply corrective

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and [...] pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] reduced if the humidity is too low or radiation is too high. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air movement

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  setosus is very active, while americanus is very lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky [...] difficult, however, is determining the exact identity of the intruder. Because specific knowledge and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a [...] rules of thumb. Echinothrips americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes on the abdomen. Remember that Thrips setosus

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to release [...] cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  finger on the pulse when it comes to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working [...] ng the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout [...] and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  os . When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English [...] coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional [...] fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better the health of people

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work closely [...] that truth. The ongoing research and development undertaken by our affiliates across the globe continues to reveal how best to utilize the natural principles [...] Koppert Biological Systems is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell