• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of chemicals [...] la occidentalis damage on a gerbera flower In the top ten of infestations that lead to sleepless nights, thrips is near the top. Western flower thrips [...] is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These days, the western flower thrips causes the most problems. It pricks cells on the surface

• Koppert Collaborates with Valto to Control Harmful Tomato Virus

  October 10, 2018

  this natural viral solution to the rest of the world. The product is awaiting registration in most of the remaining EU countries and registration processes [...] aware of the yield losses that this virus can cause.’ ‘Yes, at first some growers may be a bit hesitant, since a vaccination is a weak form of the disease [...] production of tomatoes in the Netherlands. ‘V10 has proved its worth during the course of several efficiency trials that were needed for the full European

• The top ten pests in roses

  August 18, 2022

  Mites A crop of roses is a delicious treat for many species of insects and mites. Fortunately, crops that grow well naturally have a certain level of resilience [...] prepared for the main threats. Thrips and spider mites are right at the top of the list! Thrips Various types of thrips exist, but they all employ the same strategy: [...] Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths. They can feed on large amounts of leaves, causing damage to the crop in this way. The species of caterpillar

• Koppert Meets American Secretary of Agriculture

  January 29, 2020

  Secretary of Agriculture is of great value to us and an important step towards cooperation with the local government with the aim of easing the authorization [...] processes of sustainable products on the American market." The message of René Ruiter for the Secretary of Agriculture was clear: "We need your help with registration [...] application of natural solutions for controlling pests and diseases in agricultural and horticultural crops. René Ruiter: "The conversation with the Secretary

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  disrupting the natural balance within the crop. A choice of predatory mites In ornamental crops, predatory mites are the foot soldiers in the battle against [...] example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary, be sure to tailor them to the biological [...] perfect for the job. For example, there are parasitic nematodes such as Steinernema feltiae . Or a product like Isarid ; when the spores of the fungus Isaria

• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  mainly in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves. Some types of thrips prefer the lower parts of the crop [...] detect the larvae too. After all, the sooner you can identify the thrips problem, the better the chance of success in eliminating it. Detecting the larvae [...] s, a week and a half passes between the hatching of an egg and the adult insect flying around. At low temperatures, however, this takes more than a month

• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  January 8, 2019

  per square metre, Koppert now has a product with a higher concentration of predatory mites in a greater volume with less carrier material. This not only [...] present. The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris establishes itself in the crop and can control different types of thrips by consuming the eggs and the first [...] Infesations with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips infestations, Thripex , now offers even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for spider [...] rapidly. Additionally, the widespread use of chemical control agents has resulted in the spider mite developing resistance to a wide range of pesticides. Identifying [...] removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites swarm. With heavy infestations

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  mite pierces a wide range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae [...] Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation. If the infestation builds up more slowly, slow-release sachets [...] Swirski-Mite Plus Amblyseius swirskii Spotted the first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  californicus is a beneficial which offers a great tool in the total system of spider mite control. Being able to build a system from a preventative and [...] Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ [...] consistently, under all climatic conditions. Three Times as Many Predatory Mites The sachet provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite