• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  effectiveness in biological pest control , specifically targeting aphids . This beneficial insect is widely employed in integrated pest management (IPM) [...] ( Aphidend ). Open the bottle in the greenhouse Place the bottle directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter [...] gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  Extension team will host this symposium for commercial greenhouse and nursery growers producing ornamental plants. It will be held on Thursday, September 18 [...] application gun, Natutec Airobreez , for blended BCAs and carrier material. This blower delivers an even layer of predators right where it counts and handles [...] also be explaining why it’s so revolutionary. If the Natutec Airobreez is not on your radar yet, or you’d like a deeper dive, you can find product information

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid , green peach or tobacco aphid , and the potato aphid , and how to identify them. This information [...] What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber [...] information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  behind this. Van der Werf explains: ‘NatuGro is used to stimulate the absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. We were already aware of this and there [...] keep on absorbing nitrogen. As a consequence, plants will develop surplus amounts of nitrate when there is an oversupply of nitrogen. It is this nitrate [...] nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become highly attractive to pests and soil pathogens. Together

• Koppert Has the Answers at IFTF 2018

  October 18, 2018

  nature of this fair means we can reach customers from all four corners of the world. We will be there to convince more growers to follow this sustainable [...] and product innovation will be the focus for Koppert Biological Systems at this year's International Floriculture Trade Fair at Vijfhuizen, the Netherlands [...] flower growers and buyers and has attracted exhibitors from 116 countries this year. In cooperation with Union Fleurs, HPP Exhibitions and Hortipoint, there

• Trianum-G

  mode of action of Trianum-G is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-G grows faster on the surface of the root than other soil-borne [...] soil-borne fungi. Other fungi get less chance to establish on the roots. Competition for nutrients Trianum-G takes away the source of nutrients that the [...] into the planting soil or soil mix. Dosage The dosage of Trianum-G depends on the crop and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Check

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil. Thorough disinfection is therefore very important: you can do this as [...] To prevent this, some growers use overpressure in the greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or [...] thrips starts off low down in the crop, on the underside of leaves near the veins. These thrips are also found on weeds in the greenhouse; a good reason

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  in the crop before the pest arrives. This is absolutely essential for pests that develop at lightning speed. This strategy can be used for predatory bugs [...] Available Successful control significantly reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question [...] beneficials generally have a short life span. So they just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  Team and the software engineers who worked in close collaboration on this project,’ says Tom Vroegop, Natutec’s Product Manager. ‘It’s a real breakthrough [...] the key to further standardization and improvement in this field. GreenTech 2019 Natutec Scout is on display at the GreenTech InnovationLAB, and in booth [...] growers and consultants in the field, so we need to share the credit for this award with all those involved, including our Monitoring and Application Team

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even [...] collapse again. You can check this with the Koppert Side Effects app. ( Side-Effects Database Page ) To achieve all this, you must have sufficient knowledge [...] knowledge of diseases and pests on the one hand and the natural enemies on the other. You also have to continuously monitor how both aspects develop in your