• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life cycle. Why do I need multiple BCA’s (Biological Control Agents) to control whiteflies [...] A Step-by-Step Guide to Whitefly Control Since the 1970s, the emergence of whiteflies (particularly the Greenhouse Whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum) [...] over time has compelled researchers to delve into multiple biological control methods to combat major infestations. This journey from conventional pesticide

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  crop. There is also a question of control, as many North American growers have no experience when it comes to controlling this tropical thrips species. They [...] kind of damage potential requires growers to be vigilant regarding thrips control. The three largest challenges in thrips management are: (1) Ability to rapidly [...] canopies there are significant concerns around pesticide resistance and what controls might be the most effective. Greenhouse Thrips Species Name: Heliothrips

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  and remain in place when released in open fields. ‘At Koppert, we started off with horticulture, but have recognized a huge potential for our predatory