• World Soil Day

  December 3, 2020

  negatively affects the livelihoods of millions of people. It is the decline in soil condition caused by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural [...] with plants and animals in the ecosystem, forming a complex web of activity. Plant roots, can also be considered as soil organisms in view of their symbiotic [...] for life on earth. It regulates water regimes, carbon emission, ensures the nutrient uptake of plants, enhancing plant health , and it feeds us. Soil contains

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  the infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress, such as in hot and dry conditions. In this situation, it’s useful to reinforce Spical [...] will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any [...] inhibits production in vegetable and ornamental crops and can even render them unsaleable, which can easily cost thousands of dollars in turnover! Early release

• Everything Still Begins with Swirski

  May 14, 2020

  temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly , and also tackles spider mites and tarsonemid mite . "In comparative research in the Netherlands [...] number 1 in terms of effectiveness. Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops [...] crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable crops such as bell peppers , cucumber

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  not necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are [...] are enough predatory mites in the crop to tackle a pest as soon as it appears in the crop! Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly [...] pinhead. They are mixed in with the carrier material, bran. This bran protects the predatory mites and at the same time makes it easier to scatter them

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  flowers. Mealybugs are pests for all seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they [...] warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor protecting them from many pesticides. In dense crops [...] to eat mealybugs right away. Don’t blink or you’ll miss it. You can watch them clean up a plant in as little as 15 minutes after they are applied, chasing

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge [...] the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. In the episode, host Bill Calkins and Phil discuss the spring [...] beginning applications in propagation to manage key pests such as aphids , thrips , fungus gnats, whiteflies, and spider mites . When it comes to poinsettias

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  Beneficial nematodes It’s never too early for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February [...] causes shotgun-style hole damage in perennial and shrub foliage that ruins the retail value of high end crops. Beetles come in waves so as soon as just a few [...] beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting mixture. Capsanem and Isarid ™ from Koppert are proven to be an

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

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• Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio

  January 8, 2024

  incorporates a zoom-in effect, emphasizing the capturing and monitoring functionalities of the product. 'The transparent upper part in the packaging now [...] Among the widely adopted products in the Horiver range are sticky cards and Rollertraps. Horiver sticky cards make it possible to detect pests at an early [...] regularly conducting counts, it becomes clear when pests enter the greenhouse, how they develop, and when a population will peak. In this way the grower is better

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation! Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release Although [...] when it comes to biological crop protection , there is a great deal that is hidden from sight. This is also the case with Trianum, which does all its hard [...] absorption of nutrients. The impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better