• Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

  April 13, 2018

  attack plants at any time. We would rather see them disappear than appear. Effective biological pest control is important in terms of production, yields, food

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  of the butterflies and moths can do a lot of damage to these crops, so effective control depends on early identification. The following are absolute must-knows [...] In addition to pheromone decoys, there are more biological methods to effectively fight butterflies and moths, such as nematodes and predatory bugs .

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  the role of research Why predatory mites ? The answer lies in their effectiveness, adaptability, and ability to establish long-term presence in crops. [...] promise. Combined with microbiologicals, these products form an increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  the evolution toward Integrated Plant Health (IPH). To highlight the effectiveness of a proactive approach, she recounts her experience managing spider

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  even more effective for growers worldwide. Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider

• Mite vs. Mite: Controlling Hop Pests Sustainably

  May 11, 2018

  crop to market, but a Netherlands-based firm believes bugs can be more effective than chemicals in controlling them. A 2017 trial in Independence used

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 3, 2024

  integrated pest management (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at jwebber@koppert.com

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite [...] necessary. In cucumber crops, Amblyseius swirskii ( Swirski Mite ) is effective at keeping thrips under control. In pepper crops, swirskii is the designated [...] used curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing that Orius is slightly less effective in pepper crops," explains vegetable consultant Alex Taal. "As to why,

• Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

  September 10, 2020

  with our customers in hopes of translating their needs into efficient and effective solutions. As the greenhouse industry continues its growth, Jeremy will [...] will ensure that the hydroponic crop team is perfectly positioned to effectively respond to the demands of today and of the future. Koppert’s ability to work

• Koppert at IPPS Louisville

  October 1, 2025

  supports propagators in their efforts to control pests naturally and effectively because we believe the world needs 100% sustainable agriculture. We contribute