• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Jenette Douma cites the situation in the Netherlands as an example, where for many years it was assumed that only the Western flower thrips – Frankliniella [...] cultivation At the start of July, as agricultural consultant Frank Druyff explains, the thrips infestation in open-field vegetable crops in the Netherlands [...] curatively. "At the moment, we’re seeing that Orius is slightly less effective in pepper crops," explains vegetable consultant Alex Taal. "As to why, we’re currently

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 7, 2025

  seeing and hearing as spring production ramps up across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility [...] facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch on common spring pests and potential prevention/management strategies, as well as education and planning [...] covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Heidi at hdoeri

• Herbs

  About Herbs are actually all plants which are used as food ingredient, natural medicine or fragrances. They often have savory or aromatic characteristics [...] cs and are used for flavouring dishes or food products. In the culinary world, there is a strict difference between herbs and spices. Herbs are the leafy [...] leafy green or flowering parts of a plant, which can be used fresh or dried. Spices derive from other parts of herbal plants and are often dried seeds, berries

• Fusarium opens the door to other diseases and pests

  June 29, 2022

  diseases and pests. Drought, stress, and insufficient nutrition can cause a plant to become weak, but aggressive fungi such as Fusarium can also have a devastating [...] which is essential as there wouldn't be any plants otherwise! This natural resilience keeps crops healthy and productive and can be even more effective [...] effective if growers ensure that their plants have the best conditions for growth. But then Fusarium strikes... This is an aggressive soil-borne fungus that excels

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month [...] problem has already reached a fairly advanced stage! Search in the right places It's therefore important to spot the thrips infestation as early as possible [...] useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases

• Clover

  species exist in Africa and South America, also in tropical areas on high altitude. Various varieties of clover are widely cultivated to serve as animal fodder [...] Clover or trefoil are the common names for plants belonging to the genus Trifolium . This genus consists of around 300 species of plants that are part of [...] of leguminous pea family of Fabaceae . The plant is found in many places. The greatest variety of species is found in temperate climates in the Northern

• Bedding plants

  perennial plants that serve as perennial; antirrhinum, polyanthus, daisy, foxglove, various dianthus and poppy varieties, campanula, delphinium, aubrieta, cornflower [...] Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert Trianum can hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check [...] plants are usually annual, biennial or tender perennial plants used in gardens and parks. There is a wide range of plants especially produced to demonstrate

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  greenhouse professional’s mind, and more are considering bios every year. Jeremy has extensive experience in the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol [...] covering the latest research and timely production tips and tricks. For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at jwebber@koppert [...] If you’re looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber

• Lily

  subtropics. The plants grow from bulbs and all varieties have large, attractive and often fragrant flowers. These flowers come in various colours such as white [...] Lilium is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants. Most lily species originate from temperate regions in the northern hemisphere, but they also grow in the [...] orange, red and purple. Lilies are perennials and tall plants, they range in height from 60-180 cm (2-6 feet). Recommended for you Nodokare: The New Standard

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  with Thrips and Whitefly If you encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start [...] whitefly control At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly The Spread of Whitefly The How and Why of IPM Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with [...] throughout the crop? To choose an effective control method, you first need to know the scope of the attack. Don’t underestimate the problem – whitefly can develop