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August 2025 - Mealybug Tag Team Takedown

How to Control Mealybugs Before They Spread Mealybugs can quickly turn into a persistent problem, especially during warm and humid conditions when their populations increase rapidly. In the August edition of Koppert Corn…

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October 2025 - Preparing Perennials for Winter

How to Prepare Perennials for Winter and Reduce Pest Problems As the growing season winds down, preparing perennials for winter is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure strong performance in the spring. …

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November 2025 - Just a Dip Won't Do

Why a Simple Dip Isn’t Enough for Thrips Control Thrips management can be especially challenging when problems begin during propagation. In the November edition of Koppert Corner, published through GrowerTalks, we …

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December 2025 - Gerbera and Hydrangea

Why Starting with Biological IPM Early Leads to Cleaner Crops Some crops are known for being difficult to grow clean using traditional approaches. In the December edition of Koppert Corner, published through GrowerTalks,…

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February 2026 - Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance

Why Early Planning Leads to Better Crop Performance Strong crop performance does not start when plants arrive. It begins before they ever enter the growing space. In the February edition of Koppert Corner, published thro…

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Three Interesting Podcasts

We checked in on our friend, Shango Los, @shapingfire on Instagram, to see what he’s been up to lately. Some new episodes of his Shaping Fire podcast have dropped. It’s a great source for keeping up with what…

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Early Spider Mite Pockets Begin Forming in March

March is often when the first spider mite activity of the season begins to appear, not as widespread pressure, but as small, stress‑related pockets that develop quietly before populations expand. These early pockets are …

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Larvanem - Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

Larvanem contains infective third-stage juveniles (L3) of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora, an entomopathogenic nematode that targets a broad range of soil-dwelling pests including weevils, white grubs, root aphids, and mor…

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Using Larvanem® to Control Japanese Beetle Grubs

Japanese beetles are best managed before they become a visible, above‑ground problem. While adult beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruit, the most effective point of intervention is the grub stage, where larvae feed…