• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  August 10, 2021

  to show these pests a yellow card! Whitefly and many other insects stand no chance against Horiver sticky traps - the most effective sticky trap for detection [...] temperatures and help growers trap all types of flying pest insects. They give growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity [...] detection and mass trapping. These sticky traps are vital for weekly checks of pests. Crop checks are also important for detecting pests. Ask your consultant

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

  December 15, 2024

  in 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 [...] looking for an interesting listen there’s a two-part episode of Tech On Demand from GrowerTalks Magazine featuring a special guest, Jeremy Webber, Koppert's [...] and in the lab and has a tremendous amount of knowledge regarding modern integrated pest management (IPM) strategies to share. On the podcast he answers

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  soil-borne diseases in a targeted way but has also proven to be an effective plant growth promotor. As a result, Trianum promotes a stronger and more resilient [...] T-22 , has a preventative effect against various soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots [...] easily available for the crop. As a result, the roots and the parts of the plant above ground develop better, resulting in a stronger and more vital crop.

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  August 18, 2021

  growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals. Others rely entirely on the use of various natural enemies – particularly predatory [...] Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near [...] surface of leaves and flowers and sucks them dry. This causes silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  species of thrips employ the same strategy: they prick the upper cells of a plant and suck them dry. The drained cells then fill with air and take on a silvery [...] usually command a lower price due to their less attractive appearance. A general side effect of thrips infestation is reduced vigor of the crop. But that's [...] These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved. On sweet peppers , the western

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is probably setosus. If you find a slow, striped insect at the bottom of the crop, there [...] there is a good chance you have the dubious honour of a visit from americanus . Western flower and onion thrips look very similar. And relying on the colour [...] can provide a definitive answer. They take a critical look at the thrips and examine their colour, length, shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable a

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  pesticides has driven a shift toward Integrated Pest Management (IPM), focusing on biological solutions. These pests favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes [...] biocontrol agents present effective solutions for managing whiteflies, their success relies on a thoughtful understanding of their unique traits, limitations [...] necessitating a strategic, multi-pronged approach for effective control. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps

• Chula Brand is a pioneer in biological pest control in papaya

  safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and distribution of papaya and other tropical fruits [...] Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, which has managed to control the pests responsible for losses in its production in a safe [...] important part of their mission as a producer is to contribute to healthy food in the world and, to achieve this, they must produce food with a lower chemical

• Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell

  November 28, 2021

  following tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Dos Keep an eye on things so that you can spot spider mite in your crop early on. Regular [...] Spidex is a powerful natural enemy of the spider mite. At least, it can be. The result that you get largely depends on how you use Spidex . Take the following [...] time. You should ideally use Spidex on the day that you receive it. If that’s not possible, make sure to store it in a cool and dark place. Do not store