• World Food Day 2021

  October 15, 2021

  new actions to transform the way the world produces and consumes food, with the aim of getting back on track to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals [...] lifestyle by living off the land and sharing knowledge. He started the Terre de Liens in 2003 to buy farms for a growing community to face the challenges presented [...] year’s global theme is: ‘Our actions are our future – better production, better nutrition, a better environment and a better life’. The United Nations first

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts at Koppert [...] rt is the leading national association for the green industry and works to connect that industry across states and segments, providing members the opportunity [...] professionals across the horticulture industry including garden retail, greenhouse, interior plantscape, landscape, and nursery. This is an AmericanHort m

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the crop? [...] to controlling. Look at how the infestation is developing and adjust your strategy if the control method is not working as you want it to. You should use [...] and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or on the fruit. The most common type, Fusarium oxysporum , comprises [...] inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is incredibly hardy and can survive in the soil, [...] with the crop. Chemical control is possible, depending on the applicable national regulations. However, Fusarium is quick to develop resistance. The beneficial

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  important in the zone where the insects live, which is directly around the leaf. The microclimate there is often very different from that found elsewhere [...] play a role, but the humidity should not be too low either. Otherwise the eggs will no longer hatch. More specifically, the humidity is particularly important [...] during the summer in temperate regions, release in outdoor crops can also be effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore suitable

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is the first agricultural [...] Auditorium, The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station, 123 Huntington Street, New Haven, CT. Advance registration is required. More information is available [...] experiment station in the United States. Founded in 1875, it’s an independent state agency whose main mission is research. Acquired knowledge is shared through

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  Apply in the evening. What is the best application time related to the pest level? As soon as the pest is detected. How do I apply the Rhyzobius lophanthae [...] positive. Who can apply the product into the crop and is it safe to use? Everyone is able to apply Rhyzobug. It is safe for the user and no permits are [...] lophanthae into the field? Open the cap of the tube and tap the ladybird adults on the plants. On which crops can Rhyzobug be used? Rhyzobug can be used in both

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  humidity is too low or radiation is too high. strong, and the climate in the greenhouse is consistent. No easy feat, but the payback is more than worth the effort [...] protection, the plant aborts the fruit to reduce fruit load on the plant and directs the assimilates to the vegetative growth of the plant. This is undesirable [...] on the first fruit is skipped. The plant looks fine, strong, and healthy. However, the conditions in the greenhouse give the plant the impulse to transpire

• FAQ Nematodes

  Only if the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never [...] than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed [...] application should the substrate remain moist? As long as the soil is not dry, the nematodes will survive and search for a host. It is therefore important

• Trade Show Dates for Koppert's Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team

  December 18, 2024

  As you fill in the squares on a fresh calendar this New Year, remember to pencil in a visit to the Cannabis and Ornamental Crop Team at the Koppert booth [...] booth for the industry trade shows listed below. We’ve assembled a list of dates for the major shows they are attending in 2025. Each one is a special opportunity [...] about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns regarding crops, propagation, and BioSolutions. The booth is also a