Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

Read our guide on identifying and removing cannabis pests naturally and for good. Whether you are growing cannabis indoors or outdoors it is important to observe and monitor your plants for insects, a

Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

The Box Tree Moth ( Cydalima perspectalis ) is an oligophagous species (eating only specific kinds of food). Sadly, this food is the leaves of Box Wood ( Buxus spp. ) an evergreen shrub Canadians comm

Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

Pollination over the last decade has become more of a concern for fruit crop growers due to a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and colony collapse disorder. Colony collapse di

How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and

Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

Did you know that by purchasing bottled products instead of sachets you could be costing yourself large amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formu

Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

As the world faces increasing challenges in agriculture and pest management, innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable and efficient plant cultivation. Among the many technologies available, Ho

Paul Koppert shares how it all started – Original Stories about Predatory Mites

Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

One common mistake that often arises is the misidentification of aphid species. Correctly identifying aphids is critical when treating a crop with natural enemies, especially when using aphid parasito

Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

Thrips have an extensive host range and are always posing a threat due to constant pressure on other nearby vegetation surrounding your facility (i.e. - outdoor field crops, vegetable garden, cut flow

Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

Mass trapping is a highly effective method for pest control, offering numerous advantages for growers. By strategically deploying Horiver sticky cards and roller traps , growers can capture pests in l