• Beetles

  support sustainable production. Solutions for beetle control Learn more about What are beetles? Beetles belong to the order Coleoptera, a well-known group of [...] depending on the species. Life cycle of beetles Beetle control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our beetle control products

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Are you tired of battling pesky thrips in your grow room or greenhouse? Look no further than Thripor (Orius insidiosus), the perfect solution for your [...] need to be introduced to your growing space weekly or bi-weekly. How Well Does Thripor Establish? Depending on the crop, once Thripor has been released [...] along stems but are more difficult to detect in these plant areas. In crops like cannabis, Thripor will have a harder time establishing because of the amount

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  outside of their native ranges. Some originate from places like the Mediterranean and Asia. Part of what makes these insects so invasive is: Global trade and [...] important clues as to what species a grower may be working with. Certain Thrips are complicated to properly identify so in situations like this samples can [...] transmitted by insects like aphids , whiteflies, and thrips. All viral insect vectors share similar mouth apparatus’: stylets, or needle-like mouth parts. Puncturing

• Cottony soft rot

  dark sclerotia are formed. They can easily be seen with the naked eye and look like rat droppings. The symptoms may occur on stems but also on leaves, fruits

• Biological Pest Control

  beneficial organisms like parasitic wasps and predatory mites are introduced into agricultural crops to prey on or parasitize harmful pests like aphids , spider [...] products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management. Learn more [...] include planting specific flowers that provide shelter for beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps . By preserving and nurturing these natural

• Tomato russet mite

  destructor in older publications) belongs to the family Eriophyidae. It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on tomato plants. Aculops l [...] long. They usually develop to the 2nd stage within a day. All life stages look very similar. The adults develop after about two or three days. They are

• Flies

  sustainable growing conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture [...] particularly of young cuttings, can be retarded. Fly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our fly control products

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

  papaya will be greatly influenced by science and research. And by what companies like Koppert can contribute, bringing very specific biological solutions [...] went from a conventional management to a more environmentally friendly one. What was the most challenging at the beginning to reach the biological management

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  more sustainable growing process. The road to chemical-free horticulture Looking ahead, Pieter sees a future where horticulture is entirely free of chemical [...] applied it in the evening, and by morning, the entire greenhouse smelled like a giant shawarma stand. Our workers were not impressed,” Pieter laughs. “That [...] that consumer education will be crucial. “People still associate clean-looking plants with quality, but they don’t realize that a chemical-free plant is

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  50-55%), the pollen is too dry and does not stick to the stigma. At high humidity, the pollen sticks to the stamen and does not fall onto the stigma. In c [...] la anther sepal/calyx microsporangium perianth floral axis nectary What is the best climate for a Tomato? Without proper pollination, the investment [...] 16° C, below which the pollen is not viable. pedicel filament stamen What is considered hot? At temperatures of more than 30° C, the pollination degrades