• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants [...] greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops [...] hibiscus, and poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than outside, as temperatures inside tend to be higher

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  where to find the larvae. In some crops, you will find them mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves [...] 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert to deformities, damaged spots, silvery spots, and excrement in the crop. Time to sound the alarm? Or not... How [...] traps can be found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  no chance! Weak crops are more susceptible to diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive [...] g impact on plant resilience. This opens up the door for other diseases and pests to strike. Plants have a natural resistance to diseases and pests, which [...] essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more effective if growers

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  our IPM practices and products have on maintaining and enhancing biodiversity,’ Explains Eveline Stilma, an expert on biodiversity and organization. Eveline [...] ’ says Market Access Manager, Evert Hamblok. Protecting our biodiversity needs to be prioritized. Major policy changes are being implemented globally and [...] and at European level. The European Green Deal including the Biodiversity Strategy and the Farm to Fork, are aimed at a reduction of nitrogen and pesticides

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  interview can be heard on either of two locations: Tech On Demand on Spotify Tech On Demand on Apple Podcasts Connect with us to schedule a visit [...] large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies [...] strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. In the episode, host Bill Calkins and Phil discuss

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and the plant, and the interactions [...] them? Koppert’s White Paper on Plant-pollinator interactions in high temperatures – written in collaboration with experts in the field of pollination - [...] enough strength in the plant, the setting may be poor. Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across [...] deliver weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more [...] America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  managed to improve and escalate the production, safe transportation and optimal application of our predatory mite products worldwide. The quality and vitality [...] health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] cold chain in place from production unit to distributor that includes road and airfreight, with adequate ventilation and temperature regulation to ensure that

• Mealybugs and scales

  photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Where flowers and fruit are concerned, these often drop off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to [...] mealybugs and scales Mealybugs and scale insects are persistent pests that feed on plant sap, weakening crops and producing honeydew that leads to sooty mould [...] mealybugs and soft scales also produce honeydew (on which moulds grow) resulting in considerable damage in ornamental and fruit crops and loss of value

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

  September 28, 2023

  by pests and diseases upon crops is a significant contributor to this crisis. The FAO estimates that up to 40 percent of global crop production is annually [...] Koppert, we are aware of these losses and are increasingly playing a pivotal role in promoting sustainable cultivation practices, reducing harmful substances [...] resilience. On this special occasion of Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, we remain committed to supporting farmers worldwide and pioneering sustainable solutions