• Shore fly

  plant diseases and can be a nuisance to greenhouse works by their sheer numbers. Frass deposited on leaves or flowers in ornamental crops, lettuce and herbs [...] cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer of damp soil, where they also pupate. The adult shore fly is black, about 4 to 5 mm long, and stout with short [...] General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse

• Wireless Beehome

  opening and closing the hive entrance can be controlled by a signal from the climate computer or a timer connected to the central transmitter. Presentation The [...] ly on set times. When assimilation lights dominate the natural (UV) light in the greenhouse during winter time, bumblebees have difficulties with their [...] Natupol hive on set times. One central transmitter can manage several receivers in the greenhouse and a distance of around 100/150 meters depending placement

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find [...] father began to show some success. Jan Koppert led the way ‘The company was set up by my father and my brother Peter in 1967 when they decided to commercialize

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic [...] beginning applications in propagation to manage key pests such as aphids , thrips , fungus gnats, whiteflies, and spider mites . When it comes to poinsettias, diligence [...] topics in the horticultural industry. In his companion podcast, he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse

• Coleobug

  reach 1.4 mm. Pupae can range in color from yellowish to deep orange with dark spots. Eggs are laid in clusters of 10 to 40 and are light yellow. Pack [...] aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive in the absence of prey and remain in the crop until pests reappear. It has a high reproduction [...] populations to establish quickly. Pests Effective against different aphid species. Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  out according to strict procedures. The orders are then stored in climate control rooms or transported to the end-user in climate-controlled conditions. [...] the climate rooms to the packaging department. As of this moment special care is taken to keep the mites in an inactive state. Controlled Packaging and Logistics [...] Systems everything possible is done to see that products reach their destination ready to do their valuable work in the best condition possible. As Koppert´s

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  enough for it to be a prime product to keep improving and controlling relentlessly." Above average quality At Koppert, the general quality control of Spidex [...] but we continue to spend a great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective [...] built," Total Quality Control Manager, Saskia Inghels reminds us. "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its great results

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  compress to the site. In addition, many anti-itch ointments are available (e.g. containing diethyl-m-toluamide) which help to reduce symptoms. In the rare [...] stings Bumblebees are found naturally in many countries. In addition, bumblebees and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops [...] hours or even days. In some cases, the local reaction may spread somewhat; in this case it usually takes longer for the symptoms to disappear. This still

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside Koppert to help solve problems in agriculture [...] e Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI ( Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International [...] creation of new biological control products identified by CABI Raising the awareness of available registered biological control products in specific countries

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  advantage in this field when it comes to the competition." Correct application is crucial It remains crucial that nematodes are applied correctly to reach [...] an informative video showing all steps that need to be taken. I advise all users to consult it." How-To-Use Videos Capsanem Scia-Rid [...] advantage of being much easier to dissolve making it fully compatible with the available spraying/irrigation systems in the market, including Dosatron®