• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  Mass trapping is a highly effective method for pest control, offering numerous advantages for growers. By strategically deploying Horiver sticky cards [...] reduces pest populations over time and minimizes the need for traditional chemical insecticides. For example, consider the case of thrips . A single thrips [...] comes from our “ HORIVER STICKY CARDS: A POWERFUL TOOL FOR PEST MANAGEMENT AND PREVENTION ” blog: For foliage or flower pests, position Horiver sticky cards

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  act as a natural thrips control. For this article, we will focus on the most common two predatory mites that are sold for thrips control in Canada - Swirski [...] begin to touch. For more information on the type of sachet you should purchase read here: Plus, Ulti-Mite or LD. Which Sachet is Best for You? Loose products [...] growth as leaves or flowers develop. Additionally, thrips are primary vectors for plant viruses like TSWV (Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus) and INSV (Impatiens Necrotic

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  strategies highlighted the need in many cases for a multi-pronged approach. Whiteflies have a strong liking for various crops, including Tomato, Gerbera, Roses [...] quality. Bemisia is the primary vector for the Tomato Yellow Leaf-Curl Virus which is one of the most devastating viruses for a tomato crop. The Greenhouse Whitefly [...] your growing space. Adjust the mass trapping rate for Bemisia . Utilize two tapes per row specifically for tomatoes and Bemisia . Place them strategically

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  current product. How will this change my existing program that has been working for years? Apart from the fact you have to switch your current planning/forecast [...] After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop a new formulation for better control of a number of vital aspects. This results in keeping the

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  innovative pest management solutions for his crops. His first interaction with the company was through bumblebees for pollination , a strategy that revo [...] the results spoke for themselves," he adds. Today, Fernando not only uses Koppert products in his crops but is also an active advocate for biological control [...] transformation occurred when he discovered the potential of predatory mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control with predatory

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  knowledge. This has given growers the full support and expertise for effective solutions for their crops and their peace of mind.’ Listening to growers ‘My [...] father founded this company with the introduction of the first predatory mite for biological control’, says Koppert CEO René Koppert. ‘Our growing range of [...] came onto the market more than half a century ago was a real game changer for growers at the time. Continuous research and innovation to develop the product

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place at 14C. These exact two weeks will be shown on the batch code. For example [...] need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time, past the expiration date or under conditions different

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  people said that biological control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at [...] confidence. “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of [...] growing differently or we stopped growing altogether. ” Luckily, the groundwork for that change had already been laid. Some early trials with biological solutions

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

  July 4, 2024

  into a food source for nematodes. This should be used weekly to break up the pests' life cycle. It will also provide additional control for thrips pupae that [...] actively search for and feed on eggs, young larvae, and pupae. They are mobile and can distribute themselves throughout a greenhouse or grow room for efficient [...] problematic in propagation areas where the moist soil provides a secure place for the larvae to mature without drying out and increases available food sources

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  Ways to Properly Identify the Cannabis Aphid: 1. For ID purposes, it’s crucial to use wingless adults for identification. Winged adults and nymphs don’t [...] don’t always display defining characteristics required for proper ID. 2. Three longitudinal lines are often visible on the dorsal (top) side of the abdomen;