• Strawberry

  their overall health and productivity. One of the species that is known to infest strawberries is Phytonemus pallidus , commonly known as the Strawberry mite [...] blossom weevil ( Anthonomus rubi ) is a notorious pest that specifically targets strawberry flowers. The adult weevils feed on the flower buds, causing damage [...] weevils, are generalist pests, the adults of which feed on the foliage of strawberry plants, and larvae on the roots. Their feeding activity can weaken the plants

• Coleobug

  Coleobug is an efficient predatory beetle that feeds on a wide range of prey such as aphids . It also consumes pollen and nectar, allowing it to survive [...] applying small portions so that larvae are placed directly on or near aphid hotspots. Depending on the infestation, apply the necessary amount directly onto [...] Pests Effective against different aphid species. Crops Coleobug can be used on a wide variety of crops thanks to its adaptability and generalist diet. Mode

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

  April 9, 2019

  need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough predatory [...] Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight these infestations effectively. Well begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species [...] the same time makes it easier to scatter them through the crop. Scattering is the best method of dispersal in the case of a rapidly spreading infestation

• Koppert Attends NECANN Boston 2025

  February 28, 2025

  year’s event is being held at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston on Friday and Saturday, March 21st and 22nd. NECANN Boston is a prolific [...] cannabis growers a clean crop is of the utmost importance, so stop by the Koppert booth when visiting NECANN. Koppert focuses on pesticide reduction by using [...] Stop by and chat with your knowledgable Koppert technical advisors—they’ll be on hand to answer questions or to set up an appointment. Representatives from

• Anthurium

  anthurium is a flowering, perennial plant and has beautiful, long lasting flowers that come in a variety of colors. However, the ‘flower’ is actually an [...] an altered leaf (also called spathe) with many flowers on the spadix. The actual flowers on the spadix are surrounded by four stamens and they have many [...] These flowers are both bisexual and protogynous, which means that the spadix is going through a female phase first. A male phase follows after about a month

• Caterpillars

  control of caterpillars Caterpillars are highly destructive pests that feed on leaves, stems and fruits, causing serious damage to greenhouse and field crops [...] plants and directly affects yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological [...] brownish are greyish. Adult butterflies do not damage crops. Most of them feed on nectar. In contrast, the caterpillars have biting and chewing mouthparts and

• Aphidius matricariae

  matricariae is available in a bottle ( Aphipar-M ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved [...] wasp Aphidius matricariae Aphidius matricariae is a parasitic wasp belonging to the family Braconidae and is widely recognized for its role in biological [...] aphids . This small wasp is a valuable natural enemy in both agricultural and horticultural settings. Aphidius matricariae is used for the control of the

• Neoseiulus californicus

  present it will preferentially feed on them and the population development is much faster on a diet of spider mites than on other food sources. They can also [...] adult females feed on all stages of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) whereas the larvae feed mainly on eggs, and the nymphs on eggs, larvae and [...] californicus) is commonly used for biological pest control of spider mites . Although Neoseiulus californicus prefers spider mites it can also feed on other food

• Encarsia formosa

  wasp is approximately 0.6 mm long, with a head that is dark brown to black in colour, a dark brown to black thorax, and a yellow abdomen. The male is entirely [...] for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Encarsia formosa is used for the control of the following pests: Greenhouse [...] items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is available on cardboard strips as single species ( En-Strip ) and in combination with

• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they have eaten by checking the scales on iirregular holes [...] significant impact on your yield. It is therefore important to recognize the damage in an early stage, so you can control the pest on time. For this, we [...] Rhyzobug has a wide host range and predates on oleander scale, rose scale and Californian red scale, amongst others and is easy to apply. It’s recommended to start