• Anagyrus vladimiri

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is most effective [...] particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting various crops. The natural enemy Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following [...] 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

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction of [...] and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift [...] Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis

• Coleobug

  until pests reappear. It has a high reproduction rate and a relatively short life cycle, allowing populations to establish quickly. Pests Effective against [...] than 30 aphids per day. Adults also maintain a high consumption rate. Both life stages feed on all aphid instars, including winged ones (alates). This mode [...] and quickly disperse among the crop leaves. If needed, Diboxes can be used for release. Dosage The Coleobug dose depends on climate, crop, and pest density

• World Soil Day – Soils, where food begins

  December 6, 2022

  threatening nutrition. It is recognized as being among the most critical problems at a global level for food security and sustainability around the world. When [...] nurture life. What can we do? Adopting long term sustainable soil management practices Protecting the soil-food web Nutrient recycling Opting for biological [...] provide biological alternatives for chemical agents to combat pests and diseases in a way that does not impact on soil life. In this we are a partner of the

• Operation Mealybug

  June 25, 2018

  Damage symptoms Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating mealybug hotspots [...] both covered and outdoor crops. As for Cryptobug , it thrives from a minimum temperature of 16°C and is at its most effective at temperatures between 25° [...] Essential Solutions for Operation Mealybug Cryptobug Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Cryptobug-L Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mealybugs Don't Stand a Chance Powerful

• Encarsia formosa

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is most effective [...] important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following [...] a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae , widely recognized for its role in biological control, particularly in the management of whitefly

• Aphidius colemani

  products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp Aphidius colemani is most effective [...] is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] widely used in the biological control of aphids . Aphidius colemani is used for the control of the following pests: Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ) Green

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• Grey mould

  es unfavourable for germination, the spores can survive a few days on the plant surface and still germinate when the RH increases, for example when cut [...] name suggests, grey mould’s ( Botryotinia fuckeliana / Botrytis cinerea ) most common symptoms are grey-brown lesions. The lesions occur on leaves, stems [...] the cuttings die due to carry-over infection from infected parent plants. Life cycle and appearance of Grey mould Spores of grey mould ( Botryotinia fuckeliana

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for biological crop protection . Beneficial nematodes are also safe for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do [...] on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. Efficacy of nematodes for controlling caterpillars Beneficial [...] conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct application for best results To ensure the best results, spray when: