• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  advantage for the end-user, because the new formula, dissolved in water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product [...] increase the shelf life of these highly effective biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After [...] which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional advantage of the new gel formulation is the package size has been

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] Spider mites are pests of many crops throughout the world. By far the most common species in greenhouses is the two-spotted spider mite , Tetranychus urticae [...] damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents

• 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

• 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

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  how quickly the problem spreads: the higher the temperature it is, the more active the thrips are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel [...] quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in [...] . Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the type of crop. An additional point is that western flower thrips love both plant juices and pollen

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 6, 2025

  plastic. The material is still ensuring durability and compatibility with our products. The LCA (Life Cycle Analysis) results are clear: the new recycled [...] 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% post-consumer [...] beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received are very positive and we are monitoring batches during the introduction

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there [...] for nursery growers to stay ahead of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward [...] Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly and aggressively. "Isarid™, a fungus, attacks more slowly, lasting longer in the soil. Timing of the application

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  However, due to increased resistance to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant [...] not only spoils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction. Toxic substances can be transmitted into the plant. As a result [...] biological pest control to succeed, crop monitoring is essential. Horiver and Rollertrap units ensure monitoring is efficient with regards to both time and cost

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore, the event was live streamed across the global Bayer network. This event marked the opening [...] opening of the most advanced corn breeding greenhouse in North America, if not the world. Koppert Biological Systems is proud to partner with the best in the [...] the business. We are also confident that the partnership between the two global leaders in their respective industries will continue to grow, as the Bayer

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  government with the aim of easing the authorization processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of [...] René Ruiter: "The conversation with the Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government [...] with the United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue during yesterday’s visit to host company Koppert Cress. Perdue is in the European