• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  americanus , continue to cause damage and spread viruses. As chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking [...] Koppert Spain show Limonica outperforms other predatory mite species in controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips dorsalis : Known for its [...] to challenge growers worldwide, the need for effective and sustainable control strategies is more urgent than ever. Limonica stands out as a highly performing

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  January 1, 1970

  their exposure to sunlight. Elevated placement For optimal temperature control, place the hives above the crop. Managing humidity in winter While dehumidifying

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  explains the importance of understanding the compatibility of biological controls and traditional chemistries, defining what success looks like for the [...] When it comes to poinsettias, diligence, scouting, and early preventative controls are some of Phil’s go-to tactics when dealing with their main nemeses:

• Crazy roots, hairy roots, crown gall

  January 1, 1970

  General Rhizobium bacteria are soil bacteria that fix nitrogen after becoming established inside root nodules of legumes. Additionally, pathogenic Agrobacterium s pecies have recently been assigned to

• Gummy stem blight

  January 1, 1970

  General Mycosphaerella cucumis (Didymella bryoniae) is a fungal plant pathogen that causes gummy stem blight. Damage symptoms Mycosphaerella cucumis in cucumber causes brown lesions on the foot and hi

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  Crops: Introducing Phytoseiulus persimilis , a beneficial mite employed to control spider mite populations, and Koppert’s innovative IPM Scouting Software [...] Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective way of controlling aphids . By blending storytelling with scientific insight, Windset Farms

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  January 1, 1970

  populations, enabling the early detection of hotspots and targeted local control. More information

• Cannabis aphid

  January 1, 1970

  General Although it was first described in 1860, the cannabis aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ; a.k.a. bhang aphid or hemp aphid) is a very new pest to North America. It was first seen on cuttings originati

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  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 [...] videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to

• iPM app

  January 1, 1970

  timing of biological applications. These factors increase the efficacy of control agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health