• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  we have managed to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our Sales and Marketing departments [...] ingredients is crucial and a good supply chain for the raw materials is key. We have constantly upgraded and refined their nutrition to keep the mites as healthy [...] into crops and soil for optimal efficacy. We will need to further decentralize our production and explore new species for local solutions to local problems

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  energy to develop their eggs and can immediately start laying their eggs on release. Formerly, they first needed to feed in the field in order to develop [...] Vital mites. Thanks to Koppert’s continuous R&D drive and upgraded production process, both quality and supply have now been enhanced and secured. "Predatory [...] start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases of mite development including eggs, juveniles, growing nymphs, and adults, for prolonged

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  stung. It is also possible to use the purified venom for a hyposensitization treatment. This treatment is intended to desensitize the body to bumblebee [...] you can obtain a prescription for an adrenaline auto-injector, such as an EpiPen or Jext from your doctor. This can be carried with you and is used to inject [...] reaction again is small. Reactions to bumblebee stings may differ in each case. It is now possible to take a test using purified bumblebee venom to determine

• Fungi and Bacteria Deserve Greater Appreciation!

  May 31, 2019

  , tolerance to stress, and crop and product quality. Biological Control You can also use fungi and bacteria directly against diseases and pests. It may [...] if they are to continue to function well. The roots live in symbiosis with mycorrhizae (and many other useful fungi, such as Trichoderma) and rhizobacteria [...] majority of fungi and bacteria are actually useful. Plants, humans, and animals couldn't even exist without these microorganisms. And it's with good reason that

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  grower, you can also improve the resilience of crops below and above the soil surface in various ways, for example with plant enhancers and useful soil fungi [...] you don't have to use any control. If you want your IPM approach to be successful, you need to start by selecting strong, resilient crops and varieties. As [...] only works well with a systematic, well-considered approach. You need a plan for the entire growing season. Waiting and just responding to an emerging i

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  designed to withstand both low and high levels of humidity, making them ideal for use in environments where traditional paper sachets are prone to dry out [...] of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] mite sachet is specifically designed to support continuous reproduction of predatory mites under challenging climatic conditions. Similar to other sachet

• Perfect Potted Hydrangeas for Super-Strict Customers

  December 6, 2019

  are treated several times with Teppeki®, and spider mites are dealt with using a range of enemies, including Spidex , Spical , and Swirski-Mite . At the same [...] all of excellent and uniform quality. It works out very well, but we have to do a lot of work to get there." A strong army in the crop With their key customers [...] mite Carpoglypus is also scattered over the plants to give Swirski-Mite in particular, which can also control thrips, whitefly , and tarsonemid mites

• 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program

  March 14, 2024

  difficult to control in grapes. With chemical restrictions increasing and consumer demands shifting, many growers are turning to more organic and sustainable [...] Ants farm mealybugs for honeydew, and will protect them from natural enemies, so it is crucial to apply bait where ant pressure is high. Start by determining [...] first and allow it to dry before releasing beneficials. 5) Provide habitat for beneficials When possible, create habitats for beneficial insects with cover

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

  June 5, 2019

  getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the use of [...] food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second [...] Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such as roses and strawberries

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  an important biological solution for thrips control for many years and is used effectively in crops in which whitefly is not present. The predatory mite [...] measures to control thrips are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand [...] Thripex-V Neoseiulus cucumeris What is Thripex Plus? Combat Thrips Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips infestations, Thripex ,