• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future The How and Why of IPM [...] pests and diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest [...] a worldwide pest. In 1888, the lady beetle, Rodolia cardinalis , was collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving the citrus industry.

• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  present in large numbers. They come in many various species depending on the environment and location the plant was grown in. The cucumeris is part of [...] If you have in one way or another come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic [...] new plant is not dangerous to you, your loved ones, or your pets. It is there to eat “bad bugs” that may damage the plant. Most of the predatory mites by

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before the pest arrives [...] n. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need [...] development is much slower than when they have an unlimited supply of their favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  a feltiae Doing the right things in order to build a solid reputation, even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which [...] company is specialized in the production of propagation materials for Mexican ornamentals growers and florists. In total, the company grows 120 species in 800 [...] verbena. The company also cultivates 25 species of fully propagated plants in 50 varieties. The company spans 2.6 hectares and is located in Tetela del

• American serpentine leaf miner

  roughly one hour the larva crawls out of the leaf and falls to the ground. This occurs in the early morning. The larva crawls into the ground to pupate [...] indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In tropical [...] General The American serpentine leaf miner ( Liriomyza trifolii ) originates from North America, but occurs also in Europe since about 1976. The American

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  critical periods in the blueberry growth-cycle. The first is bud initiation in the autumn. Before the plant goes into dormancy, the plant is ‘deciding’ which [...] generative. The more energy the plant has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor [...] growth in the late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that you intend [...] encounter whitefly in your crop, you know that you need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method [...] to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose an effective control

• Quality is Key at Koppert!

  October 14, 2019

  scientific research and expertise invested in this stock is incalculable. A selection of the stock is reared in climate rooms with fully controlled and continuously [...] Logistics Next, the mites are packed into different size bottles or sachets; ensuring enough oxygen for the journey to the growers. The packaging machines are [...] partners across the world are carefully selected and given very specific expedition instructions. Even the way in which the trucks are loaded is specified.

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of the most well-informed plant experts at Koppert regarding [...] Penn State. AmericanHort is the leading national association for the green industry and works to connect that industry across states and segments, providing [...] participate in AmericanHort’s Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (EST). This

• Earth Day 2022: Koppert’s ongoing investment in the planet

  December 18, 2020

  initiatives in efforts to help the planet.‘Invest in your planet’, is this year’s international Earth Day theme and we can confirm that this is exactly what we [...] and agriculture. It is the only responsible way in which to pass on the earth to future generations. Koppert is an active partner of the United Nations’ [...] globally in the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo’s Sustainable Fuel Program, resulting in a reduction of our CO2 footprint by 250 tonnes of CO2-eq in 2021 8500