• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one to anyone looking to extend [...] pens for out in the field, and lanyards to hold bug-identifying loupes. Our slogans— Pesticide Reduction For Cannabis Production and BioControls for Large [...] Koppert consultants are available to assist in the planning and schedule of biological agents. Will you visit sites in person? Site visits are Koppert’s

• Mushroom

  Agaricus bisporus , is considered safe for most people to eat because it is grown in controlled, sterilized environments. Several varieties of A. bisporus [...] of macrofungi (fungi which bear fruiting structures that are large enough to be observed with the naked eye). They can appear either below ground (hypogeous) [...] poisonous effects on humans and desirable taste and aroma. Most mushrooms sold in supermarkets have been commercially grown on mushroom farms. The most popular

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  which are used as a highway for nutrients to the plant to help promote strength and growth of the plant. To make a prize winning Poinsettia, Koppert Biological [...] (IPM) program that starts from the roots, works its way to the foliage, and helps to monitor for invasive pests throughout the growing cycle. There are many [...] Management is. Most important is its aim: use biological control when you can, chemical control when you must. The toolbox that brings us there has many

• Tropicals

  naturally in a tropical climate. Tropical plant is a typical north American term, whereas in other countries this group of plants is often referred to as ‘Green [...] tropical plants can be grown in colder climates, but they must be grown inside of greenhouses and with other forms of controlled environment agriculture. For [...] Tropical plants also come in both blooming and foliage plants. Bromeliads, palms, and orchids are considered tropical plants. Contrary to what most people expect

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  industries. To further support pest control programs, Koppert produces two additional predators for the control of spider mites. In addition to Phytoseiulus [...] Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Overview of [...] the control of spider mites on cucumber plants, and thus laid the foundation for the biological control of many plant pests on numerous plants in the

• Natutec Airobug

  pots with the material to be released and close the lid Attach the dosing pots to the Airobug Turn on the switch of the Airobug to start releasing the material [...] Store the Airobug and accessories in a dry and dust-free area. Always store the batteries in the chargers when not in use. Recommended for you Natutec [...] distribution of natural enemies in the crop. The Airobug can be used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech greenhouses with internal

• Common bean

  beans, navy beans and wax beans belong to this group. Recommended for you Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control [...] About The common bean (also referred to as the string bean, field bean, flageolet bean, French bean, garden bean, green bean, haricot bean, pop bean, or [...] snap bean) is a herbaceous annual plant. Botanically speaking, it belongs to the legume family Fabaceae , together with other Phaseolus species. The common

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  harmful or harmless to natural enemies. Make a plan with a Koppert consultant to determine the best times to use which products. Soil is home to many natural [...] What is Biological Control? IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business [...] are invaluable in an ICM or IPM strategy. They can boost the effectiveness of your plant protection and pest control. However, you do need to take care of

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach [...] promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats, the use of pesticides in agriculture, acidification of our soil, and climate [...] the Farm to Fork, are aimed at a reduction of nitrogen and pesticides by 50% and working towards 25% organic farming by 2030. This policy is in potential

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  for effective control strategies. Signs and damage symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery mildew vary according to the phenological [...] signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) spots, which rapidly develop into the characteristic white to grey powdery mycelium. As the infection [...] the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry cracking, which severely compromises fruit quality