• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch [...] ornamental and food plants when present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. [...] pesticides sprays that once dry may linger on the plant for days. Sometimes the chemical residue stays with the plant for long enough that a child or pet may

• Integrated Pest Management

  for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have adverse effects on both crops and the environment. Beneficial insects [...] achieving a balance in the ecosystem. The principles of IPM Prevention IPM focuses on prevention rather than reaction. It emphasizes practices that deter pests [...] for biological pest control . The beneficial organisms prey or parasitize on pests in agriculture, helping to protect crops naturally. Monitoring and trapping

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  chemical pesticides by focusing on key biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. A quality supplier, the company [...] is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, April 24th and 25th. NECANN Boston is a unique gathering [...] members from Koppert include experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which buds will be vegetative, and which buds generative. The more energy the plant has, the [...] ensures it is directly available to the plant. These applications will have a very positive impact on plant performance. Once the number of generative [...] spring, when plants are flowering, and pollination is taking place: the right bio-stimulant at the right growth stage can have a major impact on blueberry

• Aphidius 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 and is not [...] its introduction site for at least a few days The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after planting of the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases

• Thripex-Mini

  positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate [...] pollen. How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey. Application For Hanging Baskets – insert sachets into the center [...] center of the container at time of hanging. Installing in the middle of the plants (shaded) and with the bottom edge of the sachet touching the substrate will

• Aphidend

  in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the [...] gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread Dosage The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  Koppert focuses on pesticide reduction by using key biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. As a quality [...] is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. NECANN Boston is a prolific gathering [...] members from Koppert include experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems

• Predatory insects

  control agents. Female gall midges lay their eggs on plant leaves, and when the larvae hatch, they feed on aphids. Gall midges are considered beneficial insects [...] agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain a balanced ecosystem. Predatory [...] reducing aphid populations, gall midges contribute to the overall health of plants and help maintain a balanced ecosystem without the need for chemical pesticides

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  stage on one plant (on the left a one year old branch, on the right a multi-year branch). In the blueberry protocol of Koppert, energy in the plant is the [...] freezing temperature. A strong and healthy plant (with strong buds) will freeze at lower temperatures then a weak plant. The freezing point is also lowered if [...] effect of frost on the damage of buds and flowers. Besides that we see a second, maybe even more important difference. Because the treated plants show more regrowth