• Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop

  April 3, 2020

  products are designed to work in conjunction with both Aphipar and Ervipar and allow for control in varying crops and climates. Monitor Your Crop! For biological [...] fiber 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 1,000 gallmidges 100 ml bottle, hatches up to 2,000 gall-midges 500 ml bottle, hatches up to 10,000 gall-midges Aphilin Predatory [...] We're Here To Help Beneficial insects are susceptible to chemical treatments and varying environmental and biological conditions. Contact your local Koppert

• How to protect bumblebees in cold

  climate for bumblebee pollination in greenhouses In tunnels or greenhouses, the morning temperature needs to rise quickly to reach the minimum 24-hour temperature [...] uses in winter, it's essential to keep an eye on the bumblebees. Sometimes, worker bumblebees may get lost through the vents and won't be able to return [...] challenges in surviving the cold conditions to maintain their productivity. We understand the importance of creating the ideal conditions for bumblebees to thrive

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  December 21, 2021

  hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered spots, in crevices, on plant waste, or in the ground. Their pupae are also concealed in the soil [...] easy to find out how the pest got into the greenhouse or field concerned. Generally speaking, there are three 'routes' that thrips take when getting into [...] netting in the vents can certainly help, but it is not always enough. If the infestation level is high, they can simply fly in through the doors. To prevent

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  pollination may stop due to damage to the hive. Bumblebees therefore need to keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry [...] bumblebees play in pollination , especially in hot temperature conditions. As temperatures rise, it is crucial to ensure effective pollination to support crop [...] advise growers to protect the hive from direct sunlight and to place it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  impact on spider mite control: Spidex Vital Born to fight Spidex Vital predatory mites are born to fight your spider mites . It gives you the best control [...] give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Improved egg laying capacity As Spidex Vital has continuous access to nutrition during logistics, the females [...] already have enough energy to develop their eggs. As a result they immediately can start laying eggs after release and don’t needs to get energy from spider mite

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  August 18, 2021

  thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At [...] are and the faster they multiply. This is why the insects feel so at home in a warm greenhouse. Other factors also play a role, such as humidity and the

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making [...] increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this level. At 25°C, population numbers double every three days, so the more you can do to lower the [...] quantity of plant sap to ensure that it absorbs enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and adapt. That’s the only way to stay ahead .” This drive to innovate paid off [...] act quickly—test, reproduce, and deliver a solution in time .” Staying ahead in a globalized world In today’s interconnected world, pests travel faster than [...] the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within ourselves, in what we eat, and in how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk about

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side [...] nematode. Go to the Side Effects App Frequently Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the [...] biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective. Easy to combine with other crop protection products

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 19, 2021

  lazy. The latter is often found in groups low in the crop, and you will almost never find them on the sticky traps. In short, a busy, striped insect is [...] the forewings. Get in touch with us and let us help you identify the thrips problem you are dealing with, as choose the best solutions to control it effectively [...] answer. Nevertheless, we can help you get started with a few rules of thumb. Echinothrips americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and