• Rose aphid

  General The rose aphid, Macrosiphum rosae , is a serious and often abundant pest of roses. It is virtually cosmopolitan and widely spread in Europe. Damage

• Ornamental Breeder at Floranova Relies on Biological Control

  July 22, 2022

  severe issue we need to get on top of.” Thrips are a prominent pest for Peter The biggest pest issue for Floranova is thrips , along with sciarid flies and [...] these can create their own particular pest control issues. “Some species are particularly susceptible to certain pests,” comments Peter . “For example, peppers [...] catching the pests can be one of the best ways to get rid of the problem,” says Peter. “ We also use the traps earlier in the season to monitor pest populations

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  unheated pepper, aubergine and cucumber greenhouses in southern Europe. This pest is also gaining ground in heated, high-tech greenhouses in north-western [...] adverse effects on the populations of beneficials that work against other pests such as thrips , spider mites , aphids and whiteflies. It is possible to [...] stage. Research in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic wasp that parasitises the eggs. The first

• Thrips

  Biological control of thrips Thrips are among the most challenging pests in greenhouse and field crops. Their feeding and virus transmission cause leaf [...] solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for [...] the sachets enable a continuous supply of predatory mites even before the pest is present. Thrips control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  encountered the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture and a new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity [...] opportunity that aligned perfectly with his growing interest in biological pest control . “Koppert was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It [...] whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical treatments. Resistance

• Boisduval scale

  greenhouses in more temperate climates. It is very polyphagous and can be a pest of orchids, palms, pineapples, bananas and many other plants. Damage symptoms

• Brown soft scale

  is very common in tropical and sub-tropical regions and is also a common pest in greenhouses throughout the world. C. hesperidum has many host plants,

• Mottled arum aphid

  distribution and a wide host range. In temperate climates it is primarily a pest in greenhouses where it attacks many ornamentals , including chrysanthemums

• Pear psylla

  General The pear psylla, Cacopsylla pyri , is a widely distributed pest of pear in central Europe and can inflict serious damage in pear orchards. Damage

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  are a common soil pest that affect plants, entomopathogenic nematodes play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Meet Frank Keijzer [...] sustainable pest management practices. Why Frank uses Capirel nematodes Frank highlights the benefits of using beneficial nematodes for pest control, e [...] of the nematodes produced by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects. How does it work? After application, the nematodes set out in search