• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  Citripar Good for: Preventative treatments Broadcast applications throughout the season When to apply: Early (~April) through mid-season for current year’s [...] nectar from flowering cover crops if no mealybugs can be found Cryptobug-L Good for: Hotspot treatments When to apply: At the first detection of the pest (bleeding [...] (doesn’t negate the use of ant control) Start feeding right away Cryptobug Good for: Hotspot or broadcast treatments When to apply: Start after the last chance

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  occurs before you even realize it is there. Recommended for you Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing [...] control: plenty of options! Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Help, whitefly! [...] critical to developing an effective management program. A Growing Challenge for IPM Programs The emergence of Thrips parvispinus is forcing growers to rethink

• Black leg of seedlings

  subsequently zoospores are produced. Zoospores are spores with flagellae, which enable the spores to move through water. The zoospores are chemically drawn to [...] that it can usually only affect plants that are in a sub-optimal condition or suffer from stress, caused for example by too much water, too high or low [...] where the side roots are formed or through other similarly damaged spots. On the infected plant, new sporangia with zoospores are formed, that allow the

• Visit Koppert' Ornamental Experts at MANTS 2025, Booth #2149

  December 18, 2024

  Booth #2149 in C Hall for the show, so they will be available to answer your questions. As a team they’re experts in biocontrols for shrubs and trees, perennials [...] solutions for the redheaded flea beetle, a pest that drills shotgun holes into crops like hydrangea, cornus, itea and weigela, crops that depend on good foliar [...] each client and the staff who implement the bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  other insects that are frequently responsible for causing frustration among rose growers. A helping hand for crops As mentioned earlier, a flourishing crop [...] IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach Biocontrol for Spider Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately [...] pests. Nevertheless, it is advisable to be prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  that it quickly develops pesticide resistance. If you opt for pesticides, ensure they are safe for use with biological control. Koppert has developed an app [...] When you spot the first whitefly, quickly assess the extent of the spread. Are they present on one plant in a corner, or have they spread throughout the [...] leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco whitefly is infamous for being able to transmit more than 25 viruses to the plants it feeds off. With

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar [...] Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus [...] at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate

• The use of Swirski-Mite brings great advantages!

  December 13, 2022

  advantages! Contact our experts today! Recommended for you Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing [...] the foundation for biocontrol today Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard? Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky [...] sticky trap portfolio Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable alternative [...] right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and [...] Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Plus, Now in Even Better Shape

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  almost every greenhouse, and for good reason: they are a proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated [...] nothing new. This does mean that you need to detect thrips in good time. Sticky traps are a useful tool in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular [...] the crop. Contact your Koppert consultant for crop-specific advice. Not only the detection of larvae is reason for a 'thrips alarm'; you also need to be alert