• Successful biocontrol in potatoes

  August 3, 2023

  Trianum-P and Trianum-G from the time of seeding,' Product management lead, Paolo Banzato explains. 'Both formulations of our biofungicides performed so well [...] A combination of a biological fungicide and beneficial nematodes is proving to be the answer for many potato growers in Europe. Recent trials using Trianum [...] positive results in controlling two soilborne diseases and persistent wireworms of several species. 'In trials conducted with potato farmers in Italy and Spain

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly , but predatory bugs and predatory beetles are [...] on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory [...] first signs of whitefly are spotted. Predatory beetle Delphastus catalinae The ladybird survives entirely by consuming whitefly in each of its stages.

• Fall Potting Recommendations

  August 13, 2025

  Koppert brings a weath of plant health research to the industry of the past six years through their world-leading R&D labs and a network of 35+ field consultants [...] Koppert recommends starting your crops with a good foundation with the addition of two living microorganisms. TRIANUM™ is a fungicide that grows with the roots [...] roots. It colonizes the roots as they grow, protecting them from a wide range of soil-borne pathogens like Rhizoctonia, Fusarium, and Pythium, plus many others

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects of plant and [...] we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is considerably greater than that [...] with climate, these organisms are responsible for the decay of organic matter and the cycling of both macro- and micro-nutrients back into forms that plants

• New Facilities for Koppert Canada

  December 20, 2018

  Leamington, Ontario, on 4 December. This new building marks a culmination of 25 years of continuous growth and expansion in Canada. Koppert Canada’s General [...] on the history of Koppert and the endless possibilities for the future. Leamington was selected as location as it has a high density of greenhouse operations [...] Koppert US wants to congratulate Koppert Canada on their great successes of the last 25 years. We wish them further success in the many years to come

• Koppert strengthens leadership team and is ready for future growth

  October 21, 2024

  protection , is proud to announce the strengthening of its executive team and the introduction of a new Global Leadership Team. These changes mark an important [...] customers even closer to the core of the organization. Through regionalization, Koppert is positioned to address the unique needs of growers and farmers worldwide [...] service. New Executive Board and Global Leadership Team The new composition of the Executive Board and Global Leadership Team reflects Koppert's focus on

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  called a leaf ‘miner’! Caterpillars of different butterfly species have three pairs of real legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs [...] types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek [...] quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner ) like to hide away. This

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  April 1, 2025

  and paints a picture of the work that still needs to be done with respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution. It’s [...] 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 [...] ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, appears in the April 2025 issue of GrowerTalks. He discusses the progress that has been made in managing this

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  easy placement of the product in the crop canopy. The new Citripar packaging is made from primarily recyclable materials. It consists of a recyclable cardboard [...] and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus [...] crops, now features a new packaging designed with the environment and ease of application in mind. The redesigned packaging includes a practical feature:

• Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

  August 11, 2020

  field of pollination - now clearly points out the effects of high temperatures on pollination. ‘In the past, we have always observed the impact of temperatures [...] s on the pollination activity of our bumblebees. It was now time to complete the equation by looking into the effect of hot climate conditions on plant [...] Growing in warm climates opens up a whole set of problems that can affect yield and quality. Management of temperature, humidity, and radiation is therefore