• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  exception to this rule is Echinothrips americanus , whose pupae remain on the plant. When pupae do fall, they can either lay on the soil surface or embed [...] some pesticides, so it is more difficult to control and is known as a vector of Tospoviruses, even though its transmission efficacy is lower than the Western [...] via vector of plant viruses. While it is difficult to reliably estimate how much this costs Canadian growers, it is at least likely in the hundreds of millions

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  (swollen) hairs on the horn like projections are also present. 5. Their cornicles are white and almost 1/3 of their body length. 6. Do not rely on the color [...] One common mistake that often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural [...] 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

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  shares. "Working at Koppert allows me to carry on his legacy. I’m passionate about educating growers on how natural methods, like predatory mites , enable [...] cultivate their crops sustainably. It’s a journey I’ve been on since 1998. Transforming perspectives on biocontrol In the early days of her career, Rianne often [...] and we have the advantage of producing the best quality on the market.’ ‘We know that it is better to introduce Limonica than Swirski-Mite at low temperatures

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  starlings and black birds may feast on the damaged turf. How to Check for an Infestation in your Lawn? To check if your lawn is infested with white grubs or [...] square foot, it is time to act. Biological Control with Nematodes One effective method of controlling white grubs and leatherjackets is using entomopathogenic [...] offspring of the nematodes then feed on the deceased grubs. Application and Timing For control against white grubs, it is best to apply the Larvanem nematodes

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  the Ulti-Mite version of Amblyseius swirskii has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory mites Amblydromalus [...] halt. How do predatory mite sachets work? The Ulti-Mite predatory mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites [...] compostable Ulti-Mite sachets are crafted from specially developed foil that is 100% industrial compostable, meaning they can be responsibly disposed of along

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  Innovation in biological crop protection is central to Koppert. A striking example of this is the successful upscaling of Amblydromalus limonicus , better [...] product name Limonica . This predatory mite is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species [...] potential Limonica is distinguished by its broad diet, high consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  mesh) Use a maximum pressure of 20 bar/290 psi (on nozzle) The spray nozzle opening should be at least 0.5 mm (500 microns – 35 mesh) - preferably high flow [...] is bacteriophora is active between 16-35°C/61-95°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-33°C/66-91°F Soil temperature below 5°C/41°F and above [...] Heterorhabditis bacteriophora is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic

• Koppert One

  foliar applications. Soil application support is coming soon. Gain insights into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides [...] Koppert One - Digital platform for biological crop protection Koppert One is your all-in-one digital platform designed to simplify and strengthen biological

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  mite range on the market, with numerous species and formulations tailored to different growing conditions. When speed is of the essence, we rely on this toolbox [...] specific species. The goal is to be prepared when a pest issue arises.” Among other pests, Koppert is currently focused on the stink bug. “We anticipated [...] Additionally, we explore how Koppert is preparing for future challenges with new and evolving solutions. Peter Couwels is a fixture at Koppert, “part of the

• General Conditions Koppert

  generally used by Koppert on the date of delivery shall apply. Article 5. Delivery, title and risk 5.1 Delivery takes place, depending on what has been agreed [...] confirmation is signed by a person who is authorized to enter into the agreement; b. by the reaching of a written consensus on an order form which is used [...] Buyer’s contractual obligations. 5.3 If the Buyer remains in default of meeting the obligations referred to under 5.2, Koppert is entitled to retrieve the Natural