• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 1, 2023

  Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory mites in breeding bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects [...] still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using sticky traps. Release new predatory mites in time to keep [...] the biology of pests and their natural enemies. That way, you can create your own system that suits your company. Don'ts Keeping the product in bright sunlight

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  makes the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s [...] become mainstream. Biosolutions are top of mind for many greenhouse professionals, and some of the largest greenhouses in North America are adopting and fine-tuning [...] it’s not all or nothing, that bios are tools in the toolbox along with a slew of newer pesticides. Discussing them together rather than one versus the

• Experts Needed for International Plant Health, Agriculture & Biosciences Conference in The Netherlands

  December 19, 2019

  a wide range of topics: Threats to plant health Plant health practices Plant health innovations The future of food In line with our aim of bringing a diverse [...] environment. The call for papers comes in the wake of a unique conference that will take place at the World Forum in The Hague from 9 – 11 September 2020 [...] be interested in publishing it in the journal. Please share the announcement with plant health, agriculture and bioscience stakeholders in your networks

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  aired in late August, currently reaching over 25,000 viewers and generating more than 600 social media engagements, reflecting the eagerness of our communities [...] episodes, each focusing on a beneficial insect used in Windset’s IPM program: The Role of Bumblebees in Tomato Crops: Showcasing Bombus impatiens , bumblebees [...] team. The Role of Parasitic Wasps in Cucumber Crops: Highlighting Aphidius colemani , a parasitic wasp with a unique and effective way of controlling aphids

• Aphidius matricariae

  interventions in agriculture. Adult wasps do not engage in feeding on aphids, but primarily subsist on nectar and water. Life cycle and appearance of Aphidius [...] is widely recognized for its role in biological pest control of aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural [...] optimizing their predatory impact in areas with high aphid concentrations. In this way, Aphidius matricariae plays a crucial role in controlling aphid infestations

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  leading to the death of the host. Anagyrus vladimiri also engages in host feeding, where the adult female wasp feeds on the body fluids of its mealybug hosts [...] is available in a bottle ( Citripar ). Remove the label from the bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight [...] sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop for at least two weeks Carry out adequate ant control The dosage of Citripar depends

• Parasitic wasps

  host pest is typically killed in the process. Host feeding In addition to parasitization, some parasitic wasps also engage in host feeding. This behavior [...] It's important to note that not all species of parasitic wasps engage in host feeding, and the primary method of pest control remains parasitization. [...] targeting specific pests. They are effective in reducing the population of harmful insects, making them valuable allies in horticulture and agriculture. Unlike

• Koppert Partners with Canadian Ecoation

  June 17, 2019

  Founder and CEO of Ecoation, Dr. Saber Miresmailli who signed the contract on behalf of Ecoation. Koppert is engaged in the business of biological crop [...] the GreenTech fair in Amsterdam. The objective is to use each other’s knowledge for better data collection in the monitoring process of crop health. ‘We [...] pests and diseases in various crops’, said sales director of North West Europa, Arne van Aalst, who signed the contract on behalf of Koppert. ‘Detecting

• Webinar Fit Roots for Plant Health

  March 2, 2020

  during this webinar: Awareness of the importance of micro-organisms in the root zone (soil life) Awareness of the importance of soil conditions (temperature [...] experience in automatic control of both climate and irrigation in greenhouses. Over more than thirty years he has been involved in the development of hardware [...] time Executive Manager for the Koppert Foundation and is engaged in the training of stakeholders and knowledge management related to beneficial microbials

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  Parasitic wasps In the battle against whiteflies, parasitic wasps serve as essential allies, targeting whitefly larvae while engaging in host feeding. Their [...] longer, elbowed antennae. Parasitism: Specializes in parasitizing L2-L3 whitefly larvae and engages in host feeding. Egg placement: Lays eggs beneath whitefly [...] parasitic wasps , beneficial microorganisms and the use of sticky traps are all important tools in the IPM strategy for these crops. They integrate diverse