• Cannabis aphid

  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 originating from Colorado [...] required to distinguish them. The hop aphid is common in North American hops production; there have been unconfirmed reports of Phorodon humuli developing on

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply [...] effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial [...] This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have been tested successfully so far. If a specific pest is not mentioned in this document, it

• House fly

  General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, [...] any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside barns and hen houses, making

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Stone Fruits & Nuts

  play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply [...] effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial [...] Crop Pest Latin Name Oriental Fruit Moth Cydia molesta Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae When to apply Where to apply Targeted pest instar(s)

• Pepino mosaic virus

  the most economically significant viral diseases in greenhouse tomato production worldwide. Due to its rapid spread and impact on fruit quality, effective [...] V10 . What is V10? V10 is a mild strain of Pepino Mosaic Virus used in a controlled way to protect plants against more aggressive strains such as PepMV EU [...] economic damage How V10 Works After application: V10 infects the plant in a controlled manner The plant activates its natural defense mechanisms More aggressive

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  its biological solutions over large agricultural expanses to control a range of harmful pests. Although drones have been used in various agricultural ap [...] their valuable work in the crop. Airborne technology Product Manager of Koppert’s Natutec Products, Tom Vroegop: “It has been an exciting journey from the [...] Koppert’s other biocontrol products such as, Spical , Swirski , Thripex , Limonica , Cryptobug-L , and Chrysopa to combat a range of pests such as spider mites

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. "It was a brilliant move," says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov [...] explains. "The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products accurately and uniformly over the strawberry plant foliage without harming [...] ensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and takes care of all

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 3, 2025

  to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is the [...] demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference for Ornamental Growers in New Haven, Connecticut. He’ll also [...] Airobreez is not on your radar yet, or you’d like a deeper dive, you can find product information here: Rosa E. Raudales, PhD and Charles Krasnow, PhD from the

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  January 14, 2025

  has been a game-changer for agriculture in Spain, offering rapid control of pests like thrips and whiteflies, solving bottlenecks that once hindered progress [...] a good, robust, reliable integrated biological control programme, we need them.” But biological control isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. It requires [...] this is a unique combination. “From integrating natural enemies into pest control programs to fine-tuning protocols for each unique environment, our c

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  Koppert’s nematode product, Capsanem , is considered the ‘reference’ solution against Nesidiocoris tenuis in France; especially this year when the pressure [...] still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem to control the Nesidiocoris pressure. ‘We produce five hectares of tomatoes, through [...] Châteaurenard near Marseille, and have done for four generations. We have to control Nesidiocoris because it is very strong in this sector,’ says co-manager