• Protect Young Plants Now with Bacilirid™ and Isarid™

  February 1, 2025

  handling young plants at their most fragile point. Bacilirid™, a biological fungicide, and Isarid ™, a mycoinsecticide, help protect young plants during this [...] wide range of ornamental pests, including whitefly , thrips , fungus gnats, mealybugs and aphids . When spores contact a pest, they attach and begin to

• New edition Insect Pest Management

  November 4, 2020

  New edition Insect Pest Management Originally written in 1991 and updated in 2000, the third edition of this valuable reference book will soon be released [...] Published by CABI and showing a Koppert photograph on its cover , Insect Pest Management , will be available towards the end of November. Prominent en [...] three years ago and have since updated and edited the third edition of Insect Pest Management . 'IPM is continuously moving forward, especially in the last

• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 15, 2018

  control and prevent pests and plant diseases. Want to know which products to use to control your pest? Download this free biological pest control poster! Download [...] Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster Harmful pests, fungi, viruses and bacteria can attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear [...] disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food safety and health risks. Koppert Biological Systems

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 17, 2022

  against pests. In most cases, however, you will need to help your crops with IPM. Koppert can supply the natural enemies needed to combat all the pests mentioned [...] y, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience to pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips [...] types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: to puncture plant cells and suck them dry. Furthermore, they can transmit viruses. The Western

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  August 18, 2021

  approach to pests and diseases, and we're not surprised they are. After all, Integrated Pest Management (IPM) offers many advantages over chemical plant protection [...] itself time and again. It has proved to be an effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance [...] argument. IPM contributes to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  whitefly need protein to grow, which they obtain by extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew [...] more negatives. The larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes into the plant, causing damage. This can include irregular ripening in tomatoes and peppers

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate and feed on the plant, as each type of thrips has [...] species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery [...] part of the crop. This can be a major problem, especially for ornamental plants . Silver spots appear on the leaves, and large infestations may also lead

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  May 25, 2026

  biological pest control expert. He shares the interesting origins of the beneficial industry, including the significance of a simple cucumber plant. He also [...] using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing hybrid biosolutions. Jeremy is available to discuss pest problems with growers [...] to hear his take on working for Koppert, the industry leader in biological pest control . From personal experience he provides insight into how Koppert hires

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  specifically for agricultural pests. They are a fast and effective biological solution to control a broad range of pests in top fruit, stone fruit, soft [...] Beneficial nematodes that actively hunt for harmful pests are now available for outdoor crops. Leading biocontrol producer Koppert introduces these nematode [...] means that growers are looking for alternative solutions for controlling pests in their crops. In response to the growing demand, Koppert has researched

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  August 18, 2021

  Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably Hop growers battle pests every year to bring a healthy hop crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm [...] has solutions for pests found in hops, as well as the expertise consulting that can help in creating a sustainable, integrated pest management system. [...] in Independence used beneficial arachnids to control two aggressive hop pests: the hop aphid and the two-spot spider mite. Results are encouraging and