• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing hybrid biosolutions. [...] standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips – growers can now tackle these harmful pests more effectively and economically. Continuous R&D by leading biocontrol innovator [...] grow explosively. With fewer and fewer chemical agents available to combat pests, many growers have turned to biological solutions and IPM programs to control [...] used for hotspots (localized spots in the greenhouse with a cluster of many pest insects). Chrysopa-E is suitable for a wide range of crops and Koppert has

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  ' says Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide controls the diseases. Together they have a winning [...] nematodes that attack the plant's root systems. Trials in the biocontrol of pests and diseases in potatoes got underway a few years ago in both Italy and Spain [...] wireworm pressure is often high and difficult to detect since it is a soilborne pest. Therefore, damage can start anytime, and nematodes need to be applied from

• Combating food loss and waste: Taking action to transform food systems

  September 28, 2023

  is lost or wasted within every part of the chain, the harm inflicted by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The [...] estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually lost to pests, with plant diseases costing the global economy over $220 billion and invasive [...] crop protection products and beneficial microorganisms to naturally control pests. This approach minimizes the need for chemical pesticides, effectively reducing

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 25, 2025

  problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies in propagation, and pest control into spaced and finishing production for both mums and poinsettias [...] creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. All of our Koppert experts are very [...] range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing hybrid BioSolutions. For

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their dollars spent. Heidi has worked with Koppert for [...] standards and practices, including those for biological programs and integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram

• Adapting Quickly Guarantees ‘Tomato Success’

  August 18, 2021

  the only opportunity for you as a grower to thoroughly tackle diseases and pests, without having to fear collapse of the biological system. This is why the [...] harvest it is time to start an offensive to ensure that all the dreaded pests are killed. Focus your efforts particularly on whitefly , Tuta absoluta [...] job. Keep in mind: if you have staggered planting times, you must prevent pests on an older crop from ‘moving’ to the newly planted bays. Starting new crops

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• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster than ever. “ With global trade and movement, new pests appear more frequently. That’s why we’re [...] cost-effective, and there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue [...] drive to innovate paid off once again recently with the emergence of a new pest: Thrips parvispinus. “ It’s devastating the pepper crops here, ” Kris explains

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult [...] varieties, fertilization and soil health, water management, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Using natural enemies above and below ground Implementing [...] ladybirds, hoverflies, or gall midges. They can help you to deal with specific pests, such as aphids . Sustainable business operations You can keep these beneficial