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January 2025 - Nematodes

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes for Fungus Gnats Fungus gnats are one of the most common problems growers face during cooler months, when consistently moist soil creates the perfect breeding environment. In the January e…

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Myth Buster: Beneficials Are Expensive

It’s a common belief, especially among growers who have relied on conventional programs for years, that biological control is expensive. When a beneficial insect or predatory mite is compared side by side with the …

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January 2026 - Fungus Gnats and Shoreflies

How to Control Fungus Gnats and Shoreflies in Wet Winter Conditions Cool, dark, and consistently wet conditions create the perfect environment for pest problems in early-season production. In the January edition of Koppe…

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February 2025 - Thrips

How to Control Thrips Before They Become a Problem Thrips are one of the most difficult pests to manage because they often go unnoticed until populations are already high. In the February edition of Koppert Corner, publi…

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March 2025 - Type 3 Predatory Mites

Choosing the Right Predatory Mite for Thrips Control Thrips management isn’t always as simple as picking a single solution and applying it across every crop. In the March edition of Koppert Corner, published throug…

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April 2025 - Cleaning Up Flowering Tropicals

How to Manage Hitchhiking Pests on Flowering Tropicals: Flowering tropicals like hibiscus, mandevilla, and gardenia are some of the most eye-catching plants in any garden center, but they can also bring hidden pest probl…

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May 2025 - Pesticide Resistance & Residues on Garden Mums

Why Pesticide Residues Can Impact Biological Control on Garden Mums Garden mums are a staple crop, but they can come with hidden challenges, especially when it comes to pest control. In the May edition of Koppert Corner,…

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June 2025 - Prevent Fungus Gnat Larvae

How to Prevent Fungus Gnat Problems Before They Start: Fungus gnats are one of the most common problems growers face during propagation, especially in crops like poinsettias where moist growing media creates ideal condit…

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July 2025 - Problematic Thrips on Poinsettias

How to Identify and Manage Problematic Thrips on Poinsettias Thrips are a common concern in many crops, but not all thrips behave the same way. In the July edition of Koppert Corner, published through GrowerTalks, we foc…