• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  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 [...] enough that a child or pet may encounter it. This encounter does not necessarily mean that there is danger but it is always best to avoid these encounters [...] pests. There is nothing you need to do with the sachet. Now, as for the plant you do need to plant it or find a nice spot for it and water it accordingly

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  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 [...] when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and [...] not available, it became a worldwide pest. In 1888, the lady beetle, Rodolia cardinalis , was collected in Australia and introduced in 57 countries, saving

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are [...] Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such [...] and second larval stages. This means that you may still notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  March 1, 2025

  how to identify them. This information is critical right now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the [...] consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the March issue of GrowerTalks. In Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids [...] effective bioprogram, contact Jeremy at: jwebber@koppert.com Aphids: It’s Go Time (GrowerTalks Magazine)

• Time For A Tune Up

  March 2, 2026

  Spring is when problems present themselves. If you’re unhappy with your IPM program and looking for solutions, it’s a good time to call in the experts [...] BioSolution in place, Koppert Technical Consultants create a detailed VR based on their in-person observations and conversations. Their report notes what is working [...] recommended solutions. As vital as it is, this regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  processes of manually scouting crops is very important, it is time-consuming and error-sensitive. That is why Koppert is developing the scout-app, which will [...] infestations in a more targeted way,’ says Vroegop. ‘Reducing time, labour, and costs while also ensuring more accurate work, this is one way in which dig [...] Horiver sticky traps in their greenhouses. The scout-app can identify whitefly , thrips , Sciaria, and Nesidiocoris tenuis. It is also possible to manually

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

  August 18, 2021

  food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly [...] useful 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 [...] or moth eggs (Entofood). This is essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 8, 2021

  Manager Angel Angelov. "When it comes to the even distribution of Koppert’s predatory insects , it’s in a class of its own. It also fits perfectly into our [...] ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. "It was a brilliant move [...] approach to cultivation. At Dyson farming, it’s all about innovation." Dyson Farming is the biggest private landowner in the United Kingdom and grows a variety

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

  responsible for losses in its production in a safe and effective way. Chula Brand is a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production and [...] al practices that can be implemented in open field crops. This is confirmed by Chula Brand, a leading company in the production and export of papayas, [...] has reduced its chemical load to historic lows and implemented biological control programs in more than four papaya production orchards in Mexico. This

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  step-by-step plan in advance 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 [...] 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 [...] the strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop