• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  trials, and paints a picture of the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution. [...] interesting behind the scenes look into the journey from discovery to practical, efficient use of a biocontrol in the ornamental plant industry—especially [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles

• Capirel

  pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected pest insects in the root zone turn yellow to brown but may be difficult to find, due [...] due to rapid degradation. Infected foliar pests simply fall to the ground. Pack size 3,000 million - 4 sachets of 750 million in a box Developmental stage [...] sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing at least 2 litres of water

• Cabbage looper

  and rear of the body, they move in a “looping” manner. They take 15 to 20 days to pass through 5 instars, changing colour from yellowish green to pale green [...] and appearance of Trichoplusia ni Adults can deposit up to 300 eggs on the underside margins of the upper leaves of plants. The eggs have a spherical shape [...] colour and then change to a coffee brown colour when close to adult emergence. Finally, the adult has a mottled grayish-brown colour with a silvery figure eight

• Sciarid flies

  ground surface close to plant roots. The larvae can grow to 5 to 12 mm in length and 0.5 to 1.5 mm in diameter. They are legless and have a conspicuous black [...] General Sciarid flies constitute the family of Sciaridae. The species that cause most damage to crops belong to the genera Bradysia and Lycoriella . Lycoriella [...] plant material. The adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  booth with any of our field experts. Regular on-site visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client [...] also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working, and addressing any problems [...] like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their observations. An example would be solutions for the redheaded flea beetle, a pest

• Tomato pinworm

  pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often marked by the presence of a small amount of frass or droppings [...] found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of the plant. They emerge 4 to 7 days after being [...] instars which can last from 9 to 17 days depending on temperature. For pupation, the larva drops to the ground, burying itself and creating a green pupal cell

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  sessions include a Day of Plants focusing on Great plants forgotten that should get more attention . Koppert supports propagators in their efforts to control pests [...] October 14–17, 2025. Learn from three days of informative tours and sessions on propagation and production, in the “home of fast horses, great bourbon [...] IPPS Conference in Louisville. Chris has spent his career working in a variety of nursery crops. Collaborating with growers, he creates comprehensive

• Operation Mealybug

  In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting rid of the excess sugars in the form of honeydew [...] Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory [...] Damage symptoms of mealybugs Although most species of mealybugs feed on the aerial parts of the plant, some species extract their nourishment from roots, whilst

• Environmental sustainability

  mitigation At the core of our sustainability initiative lies a commitment to environmental stewardship. Recognizing the interconnectedness of ecosystems, we [...] mitigate the use of harmful chemicals and reduce pollution, thereby preserving the integrity of our ecosystems. Our efforts extend to climate change mitigation [...] emission reduction strategies, we contribute to global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the health of our planet for future generations. Biodiversity

• Bumblebee pollination

  pollinators as they visit a high number of flowers per minute and transfer more pollen to the stigma than other pollinators. Benefits of bumblebees are: Bumblebees [...] tunnels or netted orchards compared to honeybees. Bumblebees tend to visit all crops close to the hive, which can be a benefit when less attractive crops [...] benefit growers economically but also contribute to the preservation of biodiversity and the overall health of ecosystems Why are bumblebees good pollinators