• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With some crops, including pepper and tomato, it’s a safe bet that [...] Having whitefly in your crop is rightly a major concern, and it’s important to combat this pest as quickly as possible. However, effective biological control [...] the pest you have to deal with and the control strategy. Here’s what you need to know. Whitefly can spread extremely quickly. It’s important to scout your

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  s up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests like whitefly are thriving. That's why it's particularly important to show these pests a yellow [...] pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can prevent the need for chemical [...] effective sticky trap for detection and mass trapping. These sticky traps are vital for weekly checks of pests. Crop checks are also important for detecting pests

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it to our [...] your questions. As a team they’re experts in tropicals as well as a wide range of commercial crops. They’re also highly skilled in IPM and bioprograms [...] stations field representatives to keep abreast of the latest news and provide direct access to effective IPM solutions for Florida growers.

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  plants offer a better food supply for whitefly . In addition, some host plants have properties that are less favored by insects: tomato plants, for example [...] example, have small hairs and secrete a sticky and toxic substance that smaller insects find difficult to cope with. In other words, tomato plants have better [...] whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets vegetable and ornamental crops under glass in particular. The

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier collaboration in Kenya in March this year in which CABI ( Centre for Agriculture [...] valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence in Africa [...] natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside

• Aphelinus abdominalis

  be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] material on rock wool slabs or in application boxes ( Dibox ) Make sure the material remains dry and at its introduction site for a few days The dosage of Aphilin [...] s An adult Aphelinus abdominalis is 2.5 to 3 mm in length, with short legs and short antennae. Females have a black thorax and yellow abdomen. Males are

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  August 10, 2021

  same, you are investing in a constantly larger population of predatory mites in your crop. This makes it very difficult for pests to establish themselves [...] Mites The same sachet size but with twice as many predatory mites : is it possible? Yes, with Swirski-Mite LD . A simple way to double the number of the [...] swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give rise to better distribution throughout your crop, resulting in optimum

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  effective for outdoor cultivation. We have increased the volume of Rhyzobug from 250 to 500 ladybirds and changed the packaging from a plastic bottle to a more [...] suitable for agriculture.’ Why use Rhyzobug? It reduces the number of pesticide applications Makes it easier to comply with the pesticide blacklist in the value [...] .’ If armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact your nearest Koppert

• Podcast with Tech On Demand: A Biological Approach to Spring IPM, featuring Koppert’s Heidi Doering

  March 6, 2025

  tropical plants. It’s a riveting discussion that’s well worth a listen. Be sure to stay tuned until the very end! Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade [...] National Ornamental Crop Lead and Technical IPM Consultant for the Midwest Region. She fills Bill in on what she’s seeing and hearing as spring production ramps [...] across North America. Bill and Heidi discuss her role as a “greenhouse CSI” when walking into a facility and meeting with owners and growers. They touch

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  secrets to maximize your tomato harvest. Need our tips for hive placement? Download our poster here. Checklist for pollination in tomato Tips for tomato [...] between 8 °C and 28 °C, with a gradual decrease in activity beyond 28 °C. It is important to provide suitable conditions for the bumblebees, avoiding extreme [...] bumblebees and humans, it is crucial to position the hive in a visible location. This allows both the bumblebees and people to easily identify and access