• Aphids

  January 1, 1970

  moult four times before becoming adult, with the conspicuous white cuticles, shed during each of these moults, betraying their presence in the crop. There [...] also mate in the autumn and lay eggs which overwinter. Where mating occurs and eggs are laid, the life cycle is termed holocyclic (complete). In greenhouses [...] or death of plant: In severe cases, aphid infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers

• Download Your Pest Control Poster

  August 18, 2021

  can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields

• Protect Poinsettias From Whiteflies

  April 14, 2025

  Koppert recommends running a poinsettia IPM program from the time you land your inputs to shipping in November. Poinsettia crops start when whiteflies develop [...] Control with Isarid. Koppert Resources Evolution of Poinsettia IPM, in GrowerTalks, May 2025 In this article, Jeremy Webber, Koppert’s Ornamental Team Leader [...] Biocontrols have their roots in tomato crops but needed several key changes to be effective for poinsettias. Knowing those changes helps in building a stronger

• Aphidius colemani

  January 1, 1970

  effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the biological [...] colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry [...] appearance of Aphidius colemani Female Aphidius spp. deposit an egg in an aphid in which four larval instars subsequently develop. Once larval development

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 15, 2018

  can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields

• Koppert introduces Natutec Drive

  December 29, 2020

  biocontrol of pests in strawberries in the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland and Germany. Trials on citrus have also started in Spain. Natutec Drive [...] underway in a number of different crops and in a growing number of countries. Optimizing technology "Growers want their employees picking strawberries in the [...] also save growers a great deal of time and expense in the future. Tests have conclusively proved its effectiveness in the field and we have a growing number

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  weapon in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases. However, this biological fungicide not only combats soil-borne diseases in a targeted [...] a stronger and more resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend [...] space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing further. In addition, Trichoderma also acts as a mycoparasite, penetrating the pathogens'

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – it was our driving force in the past, still is today, and will be in the future [...] little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and [...] out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father was a cucumber grower battling with persistent spider

• SS_Acadian Almonds_2026_MARCH2026_Digital

  January 1, 1970

  Based on average market prices at the time of picking ($2.40 per pound), this translated into an additional US$492 in gross revenue per acre. 21.7 +5.3 [...] Acadian™ The Gold Standard in Biostimulants Acadian is a premium Ascophyllum nodosum biostimulant produced through a proprietary alkaline extraction process [...] Yield (lb / acre) 2,600 +8.7% Recent independent field trials conducted in Arbuckle and Terra Bella, California showed that Acadian at 32 oz/acre co

• Diglyphus isaea

  January 1, 1970

  Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle ( Miglyphus ). Release parasitic wasps between the leaves of the crop in the morning or in the evening The dosage of [...] mine. This is also seen in the pillars that remain visible as black spots in the leaf. The adult is metallic green to black in colour and unlike D. sibirica [...] mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals