• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  starting material and semi-finished products being moved back and forth between continents and countries. This makes it much easier for species of thrips [...] Orius will be needed per square metre to keep the thrips under control." He emphasizes the importance of Horiver yellow and how its use can help growers [...] instantly shown that infestations can be quite extensive. "We have seen species such as the Echinothrips , Thrips setosus , and Dichromothrips corbetti appear

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  successful pest control. The yellow Horiver sticky traps can be found in almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring [...] thrips populations can also be monitored very well with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra action! Sticky [...] have been developing for quite some time already. At high temperatures, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying

• International Day of Plant Health: Protecting plant health with sustainable solutions

  May 12, 2023

  the oxygen we breathe, the food we eat, and the materials we use for clothing and shelter. However, plant pests and diseases pose a significant threat to [...] plant health for food security, the environment, and economic development. At Koppert, we are committed to this cause and are proud to be part of a global [...] insecurity, and economic losses for farmers and communities. In fact, up to 40 percent of global food crops are lost each year due to plant pests and diseases

• Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against pests in ornamentals

  August 31, 2022

  It's safe for their workers and the environment, it's great at managing resistance, and it's compatible with their existing biocontrols and disease management [...] an example for growers everywhere to emulate. The company has used biological solutions for over 20 years to tackle incoming infestations and avoid residues [...] insecticide, for the control of a wide­­­­ variety of common pests like whitefly , aphids , thrips , mealybugs , fungus gnats and weevils, on edible and ornamental

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  parties and other stakeholders. The foundation for sustainable health lies in protecting and endursing vital and resilient ecosystems as a basis for healthy [...] great challenge to be able to provide all these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop [...] to go back to the basic principles and exercise respect for the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for the answers that are locked in nature

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  crop quality, and, ultimately, higher prices and turnover. Efficient labor and logistics Labor availability is an increasing problem for many growers worldwide [...] optimizing efficiency and reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing profitability Market demand for fruit and vegetables can fluctuate throughout [...] residues and no pre-harvest intervals will offer growers flexibility and help them be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  insidiosus Other useful articles Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Ten Facts [...] through the vents. These may be native species and thrips from neighbouring greenhouses. Installing insect netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is [...] They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young plants and are almost invisible. The existence of this route into

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

  December 18, 2024

  Phil Gerry, Nan McKay, Kristen Fowler, and Esteban Rios will be in Booth #2149 in C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. [...] they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials and finished annual goods. They’re also highly experienced in IPM and hybrid programs so ask them [...] An example would be solutions for the redheaded flea beetle, a pest that drills shotgun holes into crops like hydrangea, cornus, itea and weigela, crops

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  on local conditions and the type of thrips that appears. You can choose from products such as Swirski-Mite , Limonica , Thripex , and Entomite-M . In addition [...] outside, you can use parasitic wasps ( En-Strip , Ercal ), preferably as a preventative measure. Furthermore, NOFLY WP™ is a good option for tackling whitefly [...] strategy for you to use depends on the type of aphid you encounter. The options in a nutshell are ladybirds, parasitic wasps , gall midges, and lacewings

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  new look and ready for the future Premium quality around the world Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars can do a lot [...] eating and looks for a suitable place to pupate, the process by which it uses its silk glands to make a cocoon out of threads. The cocoon may be in a corner [...] looks for a suitable place to attach itself to, and then it unfolds its wings. With barely perceptible movements of the abdomen, the butterfly uses its bodily