• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , [...] temperatures. Not only does temperature play a role, but the humidity should not be too low either. Otherwise the eggs will no longer hatch. More specifically [...] during the summer in temperate regions, release in outdoor crops can also be effective. The swirskii predatory mite is anything but shy and is therefore

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  nutshell Whitefly – small pest, big problem Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  often difficult for growers to distinguish from each other. 3. In order to be effective against thrips, you need to know which intruder you are dealing [...] 5. A very unusual aspect is that the thrips females can lay eggs without being fertilized by a male. Usually only males emerge, but for onion thrips you [...] additional weapon in its arsenal: the pupae are often in the soil. This stage can be tackled with parasitic nematodes. 9. The thrips don't like the cold and will

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate in the soil [...] well-considered plan of action for the entire season. Our consultants will be happy to help you develop such a system approach. Learn more about beneficial [...] consequences Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  aggressive than honeybees or wasps. Can bumblebees be used along with honeybees? Bumblebees and honeybees can be used together with caution. Koppert hives contain [...] can be jeopardized. When using bumblebees and honeybees together, Koppert recommends separating the two bees by a minimum of 100 yards. It can be advised [...] like honeybees, so separating the honey pots from the larva/eggs/pollen would be very difficult. Do bumblebees suffer from Colony Collapse Disorder too? No

• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  establish themselves well. Will you be playing your multiplier card too? Your crop protection specialist would be happy to tell you more. Contact Us R [...] consequences Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check! The use of Swirski-Mite brings

• Southern European marshland pyralid

  infection by the fungus Botrytis cinerea . In gerbera, the flower buds may also be eaten. It has even been known for the caterpillars to inflict damage to the [...] abdomen bends upward almost vertically, with the abdomen of males often being longer than that of females. Another distinctive feature is the triangle [...] formed by the head and forewings. Moths mainly fly at night, but can sometimes be seen in the daytime. Eggs are laid singly or in groups of 5 to 10 eggs, o

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Investigations of leaf samples have instantly shown that infestations can be quite extensive. "We have seen species such as the Echinothrips , Thrips setosus [...] growers had assumed that they didn’t have it in their crops – it turned out to be quite a nasty surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips [...] given the increasing volumes of starting material and semi-finished products being moved back and forth between continents and countries. This makes it much

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  Koppert’s technical team will be manning Booth #726 at NECANN Boston , 2025. This year’s event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston [...] ey’ll be on hand to answer questions or to set up an appointment. Representatives from our direct-to-consumer branch, Natural Enemies , will be guests

• Cotton

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