• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  parasitoids due to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis Aphid [...] rely on the color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color to pale yellow during a long photoperiod (long day length) and will change to a light [...] Aphid ( Phorodon cannabis ) or the Rice Root Aphid ( Rhopalosiphum rufiabdominale ). Here are Six Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes

• Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays!

  November 26, 2020

  Important message with regards to the upcoming holidays! Adjustment to Customer order deadlines: Monday, December 21st for delivery in week 53 (week of [...] closed: December 24 to 25th, 2020 and January 1st, 2021 Deliveries via courier (Purolator, UPS and Canada Post) Due to an increase in the volume of packages [...] at orders@koppert.ca We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our customers for their loyalty and to wish you all a prosperous new year!

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  place the cards above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the [...] due to their unique characteristics. However, the choice between the two depends on the specific pest pressure and practicality of deployment in the given [...] ability to impede the migration of pests within a grow room or greenhouse. Insects naturally move from one section of the controlled environment to another

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  larval stage which continue to feed on the roots until pupating in the soil. Gnat pupae is off white darkening with age to yellow or brown with circular [...] primarily inhabit the upper soil layer with their head protruding into the algae layer to feed. Shore Fly eggs are laid singly on the surface of algae, [...] and pupation occurs at the edge of algae mats. They do not damage the plant directly. The pupae are brown to dark brown, curved, and tapered on both ends

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  spraying it at the tops of the tomato heads, taking most of the adults out of the equation. The parasitoids will be working lower in the crop where the L3/L4 [...] instar referred to as the crawler stage and the fourth larval stage considered the pupal stage. Below are the differences between the Greenhouse Whitefly [...] s in tomato cultivation. The leaf hairs stop them from being able to move far due to the trichomes and acyl sugars on the plant. In tomato crops, in place

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  inside or around the hive to incubate the brood. It's crucial to protect the brood during such conditions to avoid damage Keep in mind that the impact of climate [...] incubating the brood when it gets colder. Balancing pollination activity and climate To achieve the best pollination results, it's essential to allow the majority [...] they catch the morning sun. Make sure the hive is in a sheltered environment. Sunlight exposure Position the hives on the side that receives the most sun

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  shade of the crop can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and the sides of the hive or providing an [...] pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He states that the weather [...] y enters the crop to start searching. It makes the system more robust.’ Game changer in spider mite control As Koppert is able to control the production [...] explain the added value of the new product to the market in very clear terms. Just like its predecessor more than fifty years ago, Spidex Vital has the full

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  enemies.The airflow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance of 3-5 metres from the Airbug. Mini-Airbug The Mini-Airbug [...] with the revolving dosage pot, ensures a uniform release of carrier material containing natural enemies. The airflow from the fan guarantees the even [...] hot spots as well as the release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  causing damage to a wide range of crops. Among the various whitefly species, the Greenhouse Whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ), and the Tobacco Whitefly [...] deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways [...] insects will scatter their eggs all over the plant, causing extensive and multifaceted damage to the crop. Some of the damage will be just like other whitefly