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What is Biological Control?

Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on an

Koppert Announces the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Hydroponic Crop Team Manager

Koppert Biological Systems is Excited to Announce the Promotion of Jeremy Sinift to Crop Team Manager, Servicing U.S. Hydroponic Vegetable Clients! Howell, MI, September 9, 2020 – With the recent prom

At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

Adult Trialeurodes vaporariorum Whitefly in your crop? You don’t have to go into battle alone! Biological control is to the rescue. Predatory mites and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predato

The Spread of Whitefly

Depending on the species, whitefly feels particularly comfortable in temperatures between 20 and 30°C. Flying adult insects spread the infestation, but attacks from outside the greenhouse are also a t

Crucial Information on Pollination at High Temperatures

We all know that proper pollination of a flower is the most critical process related to fruit set, yield, and quality, but are you clear on how hot climate conditions impact on both the pollinator and

Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

Although we cannot see Trianum hard at work ‘underground’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what

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

With spider mite numbers able to grow so explosively, you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. S

Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

Roses are grown all over the world. Koppert has a wide range of biological pest control products that help keep your crops healthy and vigorous. Here is a list of options. Western Flower Thrips Frankl

Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

Spider mite and thrips are pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to help you out. He