• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  will be available as of July 20, 2020. The material, content and application of the new Spical -Plus sachet remain the same. The sachet itself acts as [...] successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer and trimmer than the former square version. Spical-Plus [...] as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  August 18, 2021

  to focus on the top or on the older leaves or flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in others the bottom. Good [...] a lot of knowledge about pests! Sticky traps and pheromone traps Scouting in the crop is sometimes the only way to determine the development of a pest [...] often first seen on the sticky trap. By counting regularly and keeping track of the results, you can maintain a good picture of whether the situation is improving

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  Types of damage What kind of damage do thrips cause exactly? In ornamental plants, the main problem is visual damage. This can seriously affect the product's [...] unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens [...] thrips also 'delivers' many other types of viruses. The trouble is that you can't get rid of a viral infection, and the crop can die from it. Investing in safety

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the other is important because the two work [...] ornamentals. Jeremy explores the hybrid approach for managing aphids , including the myriad of bio and chemical solutions available and the affordability question [...] consider to be one of the most dynamic discussions within the horticultural industry. GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 is filled with the latest data, trial

• Big impact starts small

  April 30, 2023

  Worldwide, our teams are actively researching the application of our micro products in an increasing number of outdoor crops like onions, fruit trees, grapes [...] small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked eye, they have a big impact. The living organisms in our micro products are a great way [...] which helps growers to meet the increasingly demanding supply chain requirements. In addition, growers don't have to worry about the harvest interval. These

• Ten facts about Fusarium

  December 9, 2021

  its risk of being infected by Fusarium . Infection by Fusarium results in wilting and rotting areas that you can see at the base of the plant, the stem, or [...] fungus that manifests in many different ways. The symptoms of the disease caused by this fungus, which causes the disease Fusarium wilt , vary widely and are [...] just a few crops. This species of Fusarium grows inside the plant vessels resulting in the wilting that is characteristic of this infection. This fungus is

• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  to pesticides, biological control is becoming the preferred method of controlling these pests. Overview of Aphid Plant Damage Aphids excrete honeydew, which [...] spoils the crop, but reduces photosynthesis which can stunt growth and reproduction. Toxic substances can be transmitted into the plant. As a result of their [...] virus vectors, they have quickly become one of the most threatening greenhouse pests. For a long time, in crops where natural enemies had been released

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  February 1, 2025

  late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase, when there are high numbers of them down in the potting [...] fungus, attacks more slowly, lasting longer in the soil. Timing of the application can be important for the products’ efficacy, and there are a few different [...] 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

• Poinsettia Cultivation Has To Apply IPM

  June 27, 2019

  differences between the various supermarket chains in the UK, but in general they are highly critical of their suppliers and the quality of the products. Dutch [...] regardless of the sales market. Now is the time to make the transition. ‘Those who wait too long to make a change will be sidelined in the future.’, says [...] cultivation in the Netherlands an additional boost. ‘Koppert wants to achieve the same results that are being obtained in Canada here in the Netherlands and

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  experienced cannabis growers who understand the plants and the industry. They’ve dealt with most, if not all of the pest problems that trouble cannabis, including [...] will be manning Booth #726 at NECANN Boston 2026 . Once again the event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday [...] for cannabis growers in the US and abroad. Both large scale and serious home cannabis growers value a clean crop above all so the Koppert booth is a must-visit