• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  remain or have arisen, followed by recommended solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s [...] Koppert’s Technical Consultant team knows the entire IPM process. Our experts understand all the moving parts—not just bios, but all the pesticides as well—and [...] and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated. Starting with an overview of the crop and current BioSolution in

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product Manager at Koppert, Tim Bossinga [...] solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops especially. An additional [...] the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the strength of the nematodes is that pests cannot build any resistance against them. That

• Psyllids

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• FytoFert S

  Cereals, and corn Learn more about FytoFert™-S Pack size: 2 x 2.5 gal Presentation: Liquid Concentration: 40% Free Sulfur Downloads Fytofert S grapes brochure [...] FytoFert S - Row Crops Brochure Fytofert S corn brochure FytoFert S - Specialty Crops Brochure Fytofert S SDS FytoFert S FPL Application: Apply 0.32 - 0.42 gal/acre [...] gal/acre for cereals, canola, and corn. Use a sufficient volume of water to ensure thorough coverage. For specific recommendations on crop and production

• Operation Mealybug

  June 25, 2018

  used at temperatures above 16°C/60.8°F and in both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its [...] mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots. Cryptobug-L can be deployed as soon as the first hotspots are detected. The larvae [...] they are released and quickly clean up the infestation. Trials in potted plants and other crops have demonstrated that Cryptobug-L is at least as effective

• Top Reasons for Using Bumblebees

  April 25, 2018

  Bumblebees are active at temperatures near 40°F (5°C), honey­bees become active at temperatures near 60-65°F (15-18°C). Bumblebees are active on cloudy, foggy [...] foggy, and rainy days, honeybees are less active at low light levels. Bumblebees will fly in winds of up to 40mph (64km/hr). Bumblebees pollinate flowers [...] honeybees, bumblebees are attracted to flowers with narrow corolla tubes, such as blueberries and cranberries which they can easily forage on with their long

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider mites often develop [...] crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point shed the damaged leaves. Grab your magnifying glass [...] glass You’ll need a magnifying glass to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on

• Melon

  About A melon can be any one of several plants belonging to the family of Cucurbitaceae . The melon plant produces a usually sweet and edible, fleshy fruit [...] fruit. The term "melon" is used for the plant, but also to identify the fruit. Botanically speaking, the melon (the fruit) is actually a berry, or more [...] even, a "pepo". Nowadays many different cultivars are being produced on a commercial scale, especially muskmelons. The most common species of melon are:

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates Red Headed Flea Beetle , an article by Koppert’s national ornamental [...] respect to rate, location, timing, and application methods of the biosolution. It’s an interesting behind the scenes look into the journey from discovery [...] (IPM). For more information about building an effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at: jwebber@koppert.com . We Know What Eradicates Redheaded Flea Beetle

• Pollination checklist outdoor

  therefore be released into the same crops. Position a bumblebee hive at least 100 metres away from a honeybee hive, out of the sight of the honeybees. This [...] pollination in both indoor and outdoor crops. Good pollination in outdoor crops can be achieved by following the recommendations shown below. The recommendations [...] been collated and published in a booklet supplied together with the hive. Download checklist Positioning advice Introduce bumblebees 4-7 days before flowering