• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis [...] by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount of webbing. It can move [...] web with ease. This has the advantage that an outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  April 18, 2019

  Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is gaining ground. And we're not surprised. After all, IPM helps keep diseases and pests under control, with minimal impact [...] a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing, with more and more diseases

• Spider mites and other mites

  Vital Spical: The effective weapon against all types of spider mite Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Effective Control of Spider [...] symptoms are important for early detection of plant-feeding mites and effective management, as their small size and tendency to hide on the underside of [...] on plant sap and undergo molting to transition to the next stage. Nymph: After the first molt, the mite larvae become nymphs. Nymphs have four pairs of

• Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

  control and reduce the pest pressure,’ Michel states. ‘It had a positive effect in the spring and there was less need for trapping to reduce the pressure [...] already wet. He waits until it rains. ‘I then apply the solutions right after it rains so that the nematodes can enter the soil. In the dryer season we

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  a scale-up bioreactor, and finally scaled-up to a production bioreactor. After each and every step, quality control takes places to check purity and to [...] nematodes with the best shelf life on today’s market! How does it work? After application the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host [...] extensive knowledge resources and global experience to find or develop effective solutions for the challenge’s growers face daily around the world. FAQs

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus for thrips control Orius insidiosus is a small but highly effective predatory bug for biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial insect [...] the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  even more effective for growers worldwide. Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider [...] pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital mites are white, but after consumption of spider mites, the pigments are absorbed and Spidex mites change

• Whitefly

  leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops and [...] bugs feed on eggs and larvae of whiteflies. Beneficial fungi are very effective for whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies [...] Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional growers can maintain effective pest management, safeguard crop health and support sustainable production

• About bumblebees

  Effective pollinators Bumblebees are known to be easy, efficient and reliable pollinators. These are the benefits of bumblebees: Bumblebees provide maximum [...] she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 weeks after the first eggs are laid, the first worker bumblebees (all females) start

• Frequently Asked Questions about Bumblebees

  November 15, 2018

  she will start laying eggs to build her own colony. Approximately 4 weeks after the first eggs are laid, the first worker bumblebees (all females) start [...] therefore not affected by CCD. Do bumblebees sting and if so, do they die after? Although bumblebees DO sting, they only do this in self-defense and almost [...] bumblebees do not leave their venom sac in their victim and will live on after they sting. Bumblebees are generally regarded as less aggressive than honeybees