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Myth Buster: Beneficials Are Complicated, They’re Not!(Post)
Biological control often gets labeled as complicated, but in reality it’s one of the most straightforward ways to manage pests. Beneficial insects and mites simplify Integrated Pest Management because
Introducing our Preventative Subscription Program!(Post)We are excited to offer a one-of-a-kind subscription service designed to take the guesswork out of your IPM program! We know that navigating the complex world of setting up your IPM using beneficial i
How to tell between Spider Mites, Broad, and Russet Mites: A Diagnostic Guide(Post)Mites are among the most economically destructive pests in greenhouse ornamentals, cannabis, nursery crops, and protected vegetables. Yet “mites” are often treated as a single category in practice, ev
How to Diagnose Foliage Damage(Post)Accurate foliage diagnosis remains one of the most important—and most difficult—skills a professional grower can master. Many biological, nutritional, and environmental factors can produce symptoms
The Beginner’s Guide to Biological Pest Control(Post)Biological pest control has become one of the most important tools in modern agriculture and horticulture. As growers move away from broad-spectrum pesticides that destabilize plant environments, biol
April 2026 - Weevils & Beetles: Stopping Root-Zone Pests Before They Emerge(Post)Black Vine Weevil and Red-Headed Flea Beetle are two pests that often catch nursery growers off guard. In this edition of Koppert Corner, published through GrowerTalks, we focused on why these insects
Climate-Driven Pest Pressure: How Temperature, Humidity, and Microclimate Interactions Shape Thrips, Mite, and Aphid Pressure(Post)Greenhouse and controlled-environment crops are shaped as much by climate as they are by nutrition, genetics, and cultural practice. Every pest that affects commercial production responds predictably
Biological Control for Conventional Growers: Busting the Organic-Only Myth(Post)Biological control is often associated with organic production, but beneficial insects, predatory mites, parasitoids, nematodes, and microbial products have become valuable tools in conventional growi
November 2025 - Just a Dip Won't Do(Post)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 Gr
August 2025 - Mealybug Tag Team Takedown (Post)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 edi
Late Summer Thrips and Whitefly Control(Post)For seasonal growers, late summer is the opportunity to break pest cycles before new crops enter production. Thrips pupating in growing media, whitefly populations lingering on crop residue, and unman
January 2025 - Nematodes(Post)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 environme
