• iPM app

  January 1, 1970

  Koppert iPM Pest and disease management has always been a great challenge in agriculture. A healthy crop is paramount, while there is also a growing demand [...] agents, thereby reducing the need for pesticides and increasing crop health and yield. For more information and a demo visit www.koppertipm.com . Top Reasons [...] production and increased pesticide restrictions. Scouting is a significant part of pest management which can assist the grower to make timely decisions and apply

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  May 22, 2024

  susceptible to chemical treatments and varying environmental and biological conditions. Contact your local Koppert consultant or visit our Contact page to discuss [...] Introduction to spider mite management Spider mites are a persistent problem in both agricultural and horticultural settings. These tiny arachnids feed on [...] that can lead to reduced yields and even plant death. Effective management is crucial to maintaining plant health and productivity. Understanding spider

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  air movement in the crop, and disposing of affected parts in a plastic bag. Focusing on plant resilience has a lot of benefits and reduces the chances of [...] Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these dead

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 3, 2025

  Gerry is a Technical Sales Consultant for Koppert’s Northeast Region, covering New England and New York. He was a lead grower for large nurseries and greenhouses [...] greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic [...] Airobreez , for blended BCAs and carrier material. This blower delivers an even layer of predators right where it counts and handles like a video game. Koppert’s

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and development, Koppert [...] nematodes , Steinernema feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore [...] replacing the clay matrix (in which the nematodes remain in a dormant state until released) with a gel formulation which significantly lengthens the shelf

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  January 1, 1970

  of agriculture, where traditional and organic practices complement each other, and how organic and traditional farming are getting closer together. "The [...] traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed from both practical considerations and a conscious [...] increasingly critical. Society expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  check whether a combination of biological and chemical agents is a wise choice. Does the combination boost both agents, or does it inhibit one or the other [...] Pesticides can, directly or indirectly, have a negative influence on beneficial micro-organisms: have effect on spore germination or mycelium growth. It is [...] containing chlorine or hydrogen peroxide in the drip irrigation lines before, during, and after treatment to give the Trichoderma fungi a chance to develop

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  basket from a friend or a family member to brighten up your day. If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch [...] seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap and can be a serious [...] you're a pest. Have you recently been to your local nursery looking for just the perfect flower or plant to add to your garden? Perhaps you received a hanging

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  mites , and more, and built successful bioprograms for cannabis growers in the US and abroad. For commercial and other serious cannabis growers a clean crop [...] Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. NECANN Boston is a prolific gathering place for cannabis growers around New England to establish and explore [...] fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. As a quality supplier Koppert offers dependable delivery schedules and reliable natural products

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  A spider mite outbreak requires rapid action, and the earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting [...] spider mite, often drier and warmer spots. Spotting a spider mite attack is not complicated. The webs are particularly obvious, and when you spot those, the [...] uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop, with particular attention paid to