• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  in countries with high tech greenhouses too, particularly when the windows are open during warmer weather. Another source of contamination is already infested [...] does not have any particular overwintering stage, it is capable of surviving for some time on plants with hardy leaves. Eggs can even survive temperatures [...] (more than fifteen days at -3°C/26.6°F and five days at -6°C/21.2°F). By contrast, the life of the greenhouse whitefly is relatively short in very high

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  paper sachets will be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to

• Frequently Asked Questions

  May 7, 2018

  along with honeybees? A: Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together. Koppert recommends separating the two species by a minimum of 100 yards. It is preferred [...] typically recommends 2 hives for every acre, with the exception of blueberries and cranberries where Koppert recommends 3 hives per acre. Q: When should orders [...] Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  are also welcome to submit a proposal for a panel of 3 to 5 speakers. PHAB 2020 is also working with Springer Nature to publish a special conference edition [...] embrace this common goal that will benefit us all. Our aim for the conference is to inform and influence all these diverse sectors and create the necessary [...] for the importance of plant health.’ Calling for papers The call for papers is now officially open and Koppert invites you to submit a paper either for oral

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  systematically keeping track of how the situation is developing – is therefore crucial. In fact, this is the cornerstone of effective biological control [...] Make Scouting Easier with these Monitoring Products Horiver Wetstick Horiver Rollertrap Deltatrap Koppert IPM app Biological control is much more effective [...] effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse or diminishing, or whether the beneficials

• Whitefly – small pest, big problem

  February 2, 2023

  extracting sap from plants. The sap contains a variety of sugars; the excess is secreted as honeydew. In many cases, sooty mold will form on the honeydew [...] whitefly can transmit more than 25! ‘Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus’ (TYLCV) is one of the most serious. The larvae and mature insects can pick up the virus [...] transmitting it in the adult stage. Even more misery The tobacco whitefly brings with it even more negatives. The larvae of the tobacco whitefly inject enzymes

• Podcast with Tech OnDemand: Bill Calkins interviews Jeremy Webber, National Ornamental Team Manager

  December 18, 2024

  8 SPOTIFY Part I: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e0FI3FM9nvbB4hZ0pwbNY?si=d5938b4867cd4fd3 Part II: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4loDXkOXCPndsxrJb5ljYt [...] Jeremy Webber, Koppert's National Ornamental Team Manager. Jeremy sat down with host, Bill Calkins, to discuss an extremely important topic these days, [...] the industry, as a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] have become resistant to them. In addition, the list of prohibited pesticides is growing. Special characteristics The beneficial nematodes in our product Casea [...] regarding temperature windows, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance since they can be applied

• Top 10 Questions about Bell Peppers Answered

  May 9, 2018

  people ask dozens of questions about the food that is grown in NatureFresh Farms ’ greenhouses. That is why the company decided to answer the most hard-pressing [...] hard-pressing questions about Bell Peppers. NatureFresh Farms’ experts delivered with top-notch answers to questions about Bell Pepper health benefits, color,

• Koppert Partners with Nitrasoil in Argentina

  July 19, 2019

  takes the company into a new sector in the agricultural market: inoculants. With the acquisition of the industrial unit in Argentina and its portfolio of [...] now. Nitrasoil has a lot of experience in this sector, which fits perfectly with Koppert’s portfolio of microbiological products,' states Martin Koppert, [...] Systems. For Koppert’s commercial director in Brazil, Gustavo Herrmann, this is a strategic acquisition, as it expands Koppert’s footprint in South America