• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  itic nematodes since 2015. It has reduced their use of chemical agents by no less than 90% and the young plants are more vital than ever. Although their [...] young, fragile plants had been subjected to fungus gnats (Sciara) and shore flies (Scatella Stagnalis) while the range of chemical agents was much reduced [...] 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant, Jenette Douma, who advised the use of Entonem and Capsanem

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  Bumblebees also fly better in conditions with poor light (for example, high tunnels/hoop houses, shade cloth and hail netting) and they fly around your crop [...] complement each other well. The main difference with honeybees is that bumblebees fly in substandard weather conditions. For example: temperatures lower than 55°F [...] her nest will decline naturally in late autumn. Do bumblebees produce honey? No. Although bumblebees store nectar like honeybees, they do not have to save

• Beneficial nematodes

  with most pesticides Leaves no residue Success stories How beneficial nematodes control onion fly Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes Beneficial [...] move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural [...] like grubs and weevils ( Coleoptera larvae), caterpillars (Lepidoptera), fly larvae ( Diptera ), Thrips (Thysanoptera) and many other soil-dwelling pests

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve the product to today's growers needs [...] and ensure 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 [...] the job they were made for,’ Product Manager at Koppert, Tim Bossinga, explains. The fact that there’s no visible residue, is another major advantage for

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  predatory beetles in their larval state. That’s key. Adults can fly away but the larvae can’t fly and they can’t see so they have one job: to eat mealybugs right [...] underneath the thick canopy. Mealybugs simply re-emerge to do more damage. Koppert Biocontrols can help. If the pest infestation is already at critical mass [...] wait and are highly infectious on any mealybugs that get too close. There is no such thing as a harmless mealybug—it’s important to keep pressure on the

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  : evenly spread throughout the block Benefits: Overwinters very well Can fly and actively seek out mealybug colonies Small enough to fit underneath bark [...] the season, Citripar can survive off of nectar from flowering cover crops if no mealybugs can be found Cryptobug-L Good for: Hotspot treatments When to apply: [...] leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and lay eggs Cryptobug uses the mealybug sex pheromone (among other cues)

• Asian citrus psyllid

  adults fly to a healthy plant and injects bacteria into it as they feed. The disease can kill a citrus tree in as little as five years, and there is no known [...] of about 25 to 35 mm long. The adults are active, jumping/flying insects and can readily fly short distances when disturbed. The psyllid’s life cycle includes

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  important to show these pests a yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection [...] adhesive properties at high temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  and beneficial nematodes , Capirel , against onion fly (Delia Antiqua). The partnership with Koppert also has strengthened his view on organic farming. [...] protection when the government decides that certain traditional methods can no longer be applied. "10 years ago, organic farming was miles ahead in terms [...] friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all, especially due to the rapid increase in effective organic

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  shore flies , and fungal diseases that can scar the primary root, stunting the plant for its lifetime and interfering with crop uniformity. Koppert recommends [...] Plants Most growers see a significant increase in output the first year a Koppert BioSolution is deployed on their stock plant program. Rather than utilizing [...] utilizing repetitive pesticide applications that can stunt plant growth, Koppert uses beneficial insects and biopesticides with a proven scientific track record