• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials and finished annual goods. They’re also highly experienced in IPM and hybrid [...] solutions for the redheaded flea beetle, a pest that drills shotgun holes into crops like hydrangea, cornus, itea and weigela, crops that depend on good [...] Koppert has solutions to catch and kill the pest at it's Achilles heel: the larvae. Current and future Koppert customers can arrange an on-site visit at our

• Green peach aphid

  individuals have a brown-black head and thorax and a yellow-green to green or even reddish abdomen. They have a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse [...] saliva can induce strong “allergic” reactions such as malformations of the growing tips. Life cycle and appearance of green peach aphid Aphids have a complex [...] have company Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  rise of predatory mites Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle [...] Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings [...] The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Biocontrol for Spider Mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital The How and Why

• Release Spical predatory mites as soon as possible!

  February 2, 2023

  Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings [...] pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite. Spical: The Effective Weapon Against [...] Against All Types of Spider Mite Natural enemies are extremely useful and effective, but they have one major drawback: they have a short lifespan. That’s why

• Green apple aphid

  Learn more Damage symptoms of green apple aphid Green apple aphid infestations can cause a range of symptoms, including: Curled and distorted young leaves [...] (Aphis pomi) is a common aphid species in apple orchards. Both nymphs and adults feed on young leaves and shoots, reducing tree vigor and affecting shoot [...] Management of green apple aphid Effective control of green apple aphids requires an integrated approach combining cultural practices, monitoring, and timely

• Eggplant

  ) is a specific species of nightshade and is widely produced for its tasty fruit. In North America and Australia the fruit is called eggplant and in South [...] South Africa and Southeast Asia it is known as brinjal. The eggplant is a member of the genus Solanum and is thus related to the tomato and potato. Botanically [...] control: plenty of options! The advantages of Trianum Ten facts about Fusarium Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  discolor and shrink, which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether [...] whether or not the nematodes are proving effective. When a nematode attacks a caterpillar or larva, a dramatic scene will ensue; the host is eaten from the inside [...] over time, and shrink. Caterpillars are usually juicy, and sometimes a little sticky, but when attacked they become dry. If looked at through a microscope

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the [...] harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly [...] certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for good growth and production, so it should be no surprise that an attack by a pest like whitefly will

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  more than just a ‘foil’. The special foil itself (containing 0% plastic!) is made up of a number of components which together create a perfect breeding [...] in a natural environment and the timeframe is limited to 12 weeks. For example, an apple on the side of the road or a tomato in the green waste of a greenhouse [...] degradation of these materials in a specific time frame, we lend nature a helping hand and create the perfect artificial setting to degrade all elements of the

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  repeated at least 3 times at an interval of 1-2 weeks. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] fluids of its mealybug hosts. This behavior serves a dual purpose, including nutritional intake and pre-reproductive conditioning. Life cycle and appearance [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting