• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  forewings. Get in touch with us and let us help you identify the thrips problem you are dealing with, as choose the best solutions to control it effectively [...] and expertise is a must, only an expert can provide a definitive answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Echinothrips [...] Echinothrips americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes on the abdomen. Remember that Thrips setosus looks very much like

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  objective is to use each other’s knowledge for better data collection in the monitoring process of crop health. ‘We want to create sensors together to better [...] individual plants and their environment as well as automated local treatment with biological control agents can significantly enhance the IPM success’, says [...] involved in the selection and development of effective AI monitoring systems to monitor and analyse pests and diseases in various crops. The biological solution

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The generalistic predatory [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirskii actually is. "The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. [...] swirskii was, and continues to be number 1 in terms of effectiveness. Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton

• Designed with growers in mind

  February 22, 2023

  branding is designed with growers in mind. We are dedicated to helping growers support, protect and strengthen their crops with an integrated system of [...] easier to navigate the products and methods they need to use to achieve the best results in crop protection . Barcodes Barcodes have been added to all packaging [...] addition to the existing product icons that demonstrate the required storage conditions, a recycling icon was added to the design. This icon shows how to safely

• Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

  mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an earlier phase of lacewing [...] stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials [...] beneficials and thus gain better control of pests, with a better return on investment. With Chrysopa-E, you have a very large army of biological control agents

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason to put weed control at the top of your to-do list! Oops, an error occurred! Code: 20260610124914d83f4431 Event: [...] Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned. Generally speaking [...] simply fly in through the doors. To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can

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

  March 6, 2025

  discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most [...] information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more information about building an effective [...] integrated pest management , and implementing biocontrol strategies that work with Koppert’s Heidi Doering. Heidi is our National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield and [...] for each growing environment We offer an expanded portfolio to suit every crop and condition: Bottles Bottles with dosing caps for quick and easy manual [...] commitment to develop methods that enable growers to effectively introduce these solutions into their crops, ensuring optimal performance, is an integral

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them.’ A perfect location to start Operating from the largest [...] growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful, we decided to make our biological solutions available to everyone

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  management. Growers like Wilco strive to find innovative and sustainable solutions to protect their crops while adhering to organic principles. Capirel: Biological [...] farming success with Capirel nematodes Wilco is highly satisfied with the results achieved using Capirel nematodes and recommends this product to all growers [...] allowing the nematodes to feed, grow, and reproduce within the host. This process ultimately kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection.