• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission [...] attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend on the species and variety, but the fact remains that a plant that has been attacked [...] Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern

• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  Global product manager Cyrille Verdun. 'The nematodes control the pests and the natural fungicide controls the diseases. Together they have a winning act [...] conventional pesticides work poorly on the soil. Our nematodes have the added benefit of being able to move in the soil profile and are able to actively [...] nematodes, a subgroup of the nematode group that only parasitize and kill insects.They are totally different organisms to the notorious parasitic nematodes

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision of Koppert consultant, Jenette [...] who advised the use of Entonem and Capsanem . ‘We decided on a comprehensive approach and reduced our use of chemicals by 90%,’ says one of the four directors [...] so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose demands grow daily. Our working methods are very strict. In this way we get the best

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

  December 15, 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 [...] opportunity to meet a group of Koppert technical experts and ask them about the latest innovations in IPM and Koppert products, and discuss other concerns

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 3, 2025

  in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing [...] managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is the first agricultural [...] You’ve heard the talk about the next-generation application gun, Natutec Airobreez , for blended BCAs and carrier material. This blower delivers an even

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  a more sustainable version of our 1L bottle that fits both the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% [...] plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled [...] quality, safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received are very positive and we are

• Atheta

  back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing media. Adults are non-diapausing under greenhouse light conditions. Population will fluctuate throughout the growing [...] CORIARIA The scorpion of biological control against fungus gnats Best working conditions for Atheta They are well suited for release into a variety of growing [...] needed. Life cycle The complete life cycle of Atheta takes about 21 days (at about 70°C). The sex ratio will typically be equal, 1:1 females to males. Eggs

• Written in GrowerTalks: "BioSolutions for Propagators" by Jeremy Webber

  December 1, 2024

  appears in the December 2024 issue of GrowerTalks magazine. He discusses the impact a customized bioprogram can have on all stages of the propagation [...] production facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles [...] magazine has been the industry’s voice for ornamental horticulture since 1937. Growers and propagators turn to it to learn about the newest standards and

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  When there remember to subscribe to the channel in order to keep up with all the new videos coming soon. Currently, the videos are available in English and [...] Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control and finding other sustainable methods for agriculture and horticulture to better the health of people and [...] coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using biological control products is not difficult and in some ways much easier than the traditional

• Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

  July 2, 2019

  Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘The material of the sachet is still the same, but the shape is more elongated and features a new design. The properties and application [...] recent tests with the new packaging show that the emergence of mites is equal to the current Swirski-Mite Plus sachet.´ Efficient Control of Whitefly and Thrips [...] Systems for the effective control of thrips and whitefly in many crops worldwide. The packaging containing predatory mites will have a ‘new look’ as of 8 July