• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  April 23, 2018

  CO2 emissions of this industry as well as the climate policies in place in many parts of the world,’ says Peter Maes, presenting his view on the future at [...] progress with the use of the NatuGro natural nutrients. However, there are still many interactions between plants and their environment about which we still know [...] cultivate crops in a much more natural and therefore more sustainable way and in many cases actually prevent outbreaks of diseases and pests, thus avoiding the

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  get out of hand. Thrips are not picky, with most thrips species targeting many plant species. However, there is a difference in where the thrips congregate [...] thrips can also cause deformed fruits. But the leaves are fair game, too, with many species of thrips attacking this part of the crop. This can be a major problem

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity for New England growers of many ilks: home growers, small businesses, and large volume commercial enterprises [...] lot of traffic. Judging by the amount of visitors we received, including many experts and professionals in the industry, these are topics that weigh heavily [...] predatory insects by providing them a good home with food and humidity. In many cases, the sachet is designed to allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer, the owner of a 57-hectare organic arable farm

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in stone fruits & nuts

  (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals [...] than 35 years of experience Koppert started producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  and safe food. The empty supermarket shelves during lockdown in many countries prompted many consumers to take a sharp look at industrialized food production [...] with more people than ever buying their food and other products online, with many direct sales going to local farmers, food box schemes and open-air markets

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  with Thrips and Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the [...] and – in the case of the Rollertraps – also to capturing and removing as many flying specimens as possible. First, of course, you have to ensure that the

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops. Their great reproductive capacity means that they can destroy

• Infestation Levels in Tomato Crops: A Look at the Top Four

  June 6, 2019

  whitefly , aphids , and caterpillars . Spider Mite Spider mite is an enemy to many crops around the world. These mites are tiny spider-like creatures (arachnids) [...] vaporariorum adult Whitefly: The Source of Multiple Problems There are also many different kinds of whitefly . Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ) is a problem

• Koppert bumblebee hives: fresh look, trusted quality

  June 19, 2023

  and effectiveness that Koppert bumblebees have always been known for. For many growers good pollination is essential to ensure a high quality harvest. With [...] attentively to growers in the field and actively responding to their feedback. Many of our solutions are derived from growers' observations, and we greatly value