• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  in advance so that you know what action to take if you find whitefly in your crop. What are the options? When should I do what? Determine the strategy that [...] need to take action as quickly as possible. But where should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you [...] free to download. If you have only minimal experience with whitefly attacks, are uncertain, or prefer to consult with someone, please contact a Koppert consultant

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  feeds on before it leaves the sachet. These predatory mites, which are the “good bugs ”, are called Neoseiulus cucumeris . It is just one of many biological [...] “bad bugs” that this mite seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black winged insects that suck plant sap [...] Most of the predatory mites by the time of arrival to your garden are dead but so are the pests. There is nothing you need to do with the sachet. Now, as

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  organism are regulated, maintaining the balance between organisms and their natural enemies. When organisms are introduced in areas where they are not native [...] native, this balance is easily disturbed because there are either no natural enemies, or they are not effective enough to keep the balance. These organisms

• Just How Compostable are Ulti-Mite Sachets?

  October 23, 2019

  sachets which carry the information that they are ‘industrially compostable’, but what does this really mean? What is the Ulti-Mite concept? Ulti-Mite is more [...] our predatory mites that´s resistant to low and high humidity conditions. What is the difference between biodegradable, home compostable and industrially [...] compostable? ´Biodegradable´ involves a process during which microorganisms that are available in the environment (e.g. bacteria or fungi) convert materials into

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  addition, rain and wind are factors that affect outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various [...] How to control whitefly? Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The Benefits of [...] Many ornamental crops, including rose, gerbera, hibiscus, and poinsettia, are not safe from whitefly. The problem inside the greenhouse is more acute than

• Why We Do, What We Do

  May 4, 2018

  these people with healthy and safe food in the future. Natural resources are limited. The use of chemical crop protection products and artificial fertilizers [...] diminishes the biodiversity. In our view, the present production systems are coming to an end. This is why we have to go back to the basic principles and [...] the natural ecosystems. Koppert is continually looking for the answers that are locked in nature itself to then make them applicable for sustainable and

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips [...] still notice adult pests in the beginning, even when the natural enemies are working hard to contain the problem. So you may still see the adult whitefly [...] reduction. Using a magnifying glass, you can check whether the predatory mites are active and decide whether you have released enough. Check twenty leaves. If

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  April 24, 2019

  y reduces pest infestation. However, this also means the natural enemies are left without food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural [...] just disappear. How quickly this happens varies by species. Parasitic wasps are fragile and often only live a few weeks. However, some species of predatory

• Lesser house fly

  larvae that emerge after a few days are typically flattened, with a fringe of spiny lateral protuberances. These maggots feed by scavenging bacteria and other [...] moisture levels and are adapted to stay near the surface of near-liquid waste. Depending on temperatures and environmental conditions, the maggots complete three [...] and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial animal farming operations, since h

• House fly

  General Houseflies are a well-known pest of farm and home. Believed to have originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago [...] housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public [...] s flies , does not cause any direct damage to animals or buildings, they are considered a serious pest because: They can form flying swarms inside barns