• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Aphids Hemiptera USA - distributors Crop Monitoring and Scouting What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything [...] 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 Webber rose through

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  the crop. ‘They show an incredible capacity to convert pests into food for the next generation of mites. They have an enormous impact in the crop despite [...] field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially in dry conditions where the relative humidity is low. This makes [...] growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed and vital, for a prolonged period of

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  and honeybees are used as pollinators in agricultural and horticultural crops. There are various subspecies with differing appearances, including different

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  your organization. One department contaminates another, an older crop contaminates a new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize

• Harness the added value of nature's helpers

  November 29, 2022

  ten years, our focus has increasingly shifted to outdoor crops. If you produce outdoor crops, you're at a huge advantage: the open air is home to an abundance [...] IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach The How and Why of IPM Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations Koppert has been offering [...] field of integrated pest management for over 55 years, mainly for protected crops. Natural enemies are used on a large scale to combat pests and mites. Chemical

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control different [...] harmful pest in a highly concentrated formulation for optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that other measures to control thrips are [...] chemical agents) Quicker application time Less carrier material left in the crop Less waste material Packaging Thripex is supplied in a bucket which contains

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 7, 2025

  and Phil discuss the spring production season and then focus on IPM for crops produced in summer for fall and holiday sales. Phil explains the importance [...] nursery before integrating biocontrols, and starting slowly with just one crop or one pest to hone the necessary skills before expanding. Bill and Phil

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops. These traits enable Limonica to establish early and exert pressure on thrips [...] trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out [...] and life stages. While further research is needed to expand its use across crops and climates, current evidence supports its first place position in modern

• 50 Years of Experience and a lot of R&D Efforts

  November 14, 2019

  e method to crop protection . Nowadays, we provide our biological solutions to more than 100 countries worldwide for a wide range of crops; including [...] cannabis , hops , protected vegetables , outdoor vegetables and arable crops , and we have R&D centers in every part of the world. Continuous research [...] and productivity of plants, while strengthening the natural resilience of crops against diseases that are mainly transmitted through the root, form the basis

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 8, 2018

  has grown to become the global market leader in biological crop protection for protected crops. Since founder Jan Koppert first began using the predatory [...] bacteria for outdoor cultivation. These organisms enhance the resilience of crops and enrich the biodiversity and nutrient content of the soil. The company [...] company sees this as a huge growth market. ‘Artificial fertilizers and chemical crop protection have played too dominant a role in recent years, which has had