• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various natural enemies – particularly predatory [...] differences between companies persist. What is clear, however, is that thrips always requires a well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants [...] occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips , in particular

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  team. The Role of Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective way of controlling aphids [...] world of sustainable greenhouse growing while demonstrating how natural solutions protect crops and reduce environmental impact. The whole series is available [...] Delta, Canada - September 10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance of successful [...] proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest Management . The development of thrips populations [...] populations can also be monitored very well with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra action! Sticky traps

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  roots. This is of great help to the crop, as the mycelium competes with harmful fungi for space and nutrients, giving them little to no chance of developing [...] resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against biotic [...] soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying Trianum, the spores

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert is replacing the clay matrix [...] was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been reduced [...] growers and Koppert because of the savings on shipping costs. Koppert is consistentlysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products but also

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

  August 18, 2021

  rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites [...] species of predatory mites can survive for quite a while without food, as long as several weeks. And some species of mites can even go into a sort of hibernation [...] unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  benefits Spical is part of a system known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), an approach that allows you to significantly scale back use of pesticides. This [...] has a range of benefits: Any type of chemical spraying results in crop damage, which you can avoid by being conservative with the number of spraying ap [...] Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product before finding traces of spider mite, you can be sure that Spical

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  to raise awareness of biological crop protection options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share [...] partners mark the inaugural International Year of Plant Health which aims to raise awareness of the importance of plant health in addressing world hunger, poverty [...] will follow. It is the aim that this tool becomes a global go-to resource for information on biocontrol and biopesticide products. *CABI is an international

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Airobug is one of Koppert's air blowing systems for the efficient and even distribution of natural enemies. “By introducing different types of application [...] explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the company furniture [...] tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox of solutions. By choosing the right combination, we can

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] and 2.5 mm long). 2. The thrips family is very large; there are many species of thrips. But don’t panic: most of them are harmless. Western flower thrips [...] lightly – a well-considered strategy is an absolute must. Knowledge about this pest, together with the guidance of Koppert consultants, will help you make