• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  screens and filters in greenhouses that may inadvertently restrict light. It even informs you how to respond in the case of a snowfall, for example. Sharing [...] and introduced best practice advice. In 2015 it began to support a horizontal hive placement system by Metazet for optimal placement under artificial light [...] have on the pollinators doing their job in your greenhouse! Koppert Biological Systems has just brought out a useful manual and informative poster that

• Anso-Mite

  at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on [...] turning around the bucket a few times Carefully sprinkle on the leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few hours after releasing [...] If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-60°F. Storage conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent

• Garden chafer

  slightly hairy wings with a dark edge. The neck shield is metallic green to shiny black. In Central Europe, they emerge from the soil in May or June. Low swarming [...] garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) is a beetle from the Scarabaeidae family. It does most of its damage in the larval stage when it feeds on roots of [...] developing fruits of, for instance, roses and cherries. Damage symptoms The garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ) does most of its damage in the larval stage

• Trianum's Seven Benefits

  August 18, 2021

  promotes growth 3. Pathogens cannot develop resistance to it 4. Savings can be made in terms of the use of soil fungicides 5. It is reliable and of a consistent [...] used for irrigation. You can mix the granulate version ( Trianum-G ) into the potting soil, or you can ask your potting soil supplier to do this for you [...] consistent quality 6. Safe for people, plants and the environment 7. Easy to apply For More Information

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants [...] getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots [...] spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil. Thorough disinfection is therefore very important: you

• Feltiella acarisuga

  pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Spidend Expand [...] on various spider mite species, in particular the two-spotted spider mite . Feltiella acarisuga is a key component in integrated pest management (IPM) [...] (IPM) strategies, offering growers a sustainable solution for spider mite infestations. By using Feltiella acarisuga in their pest management programs, agricultural

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 15, 2025

  strategy for a particular crop based on its individual requirements: Koppert's Poinsettia Team Lane Holland IPM consultant for IL, MO, & IN lholland@koppert [...] directions for use, and product handling. ENERMIX Product page Info page for eretmocerus eremicus Info page for encarsia formosa SWIRSKI-MITE in 50K or 125K [...] have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective for poinsettias. Knowing those changes helps in building a stronger IPM program

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  peers all across the country. For more information on the workshop and registration information, go to https://bit.ly/438aR2a [...] participate in AmericanHort’s Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (EST). This [...] community-focused webinar features two expert panel discussions and Q&A sessions tailored for professionals across the horticulture industry including garden

• Atheta

  control against fungus gnats Best working conditions for Atheta They are well suited for release into a variety of growing situations, (ex. beds, pots, s [...] depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light to dark-brown – in many cases almost black – in color [...] disturbed exhibit their trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Eretmocerus [...] death and contributing to a decline in whitefly populations. Eretmocerus eremicus is particularly noted for its adaptability in varying environmental conditions [...] eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective parasitic wasp used in biological control programs. This wasp exhibits a fascinating parasitic behavior: