• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  More about spider mite control Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites [...] enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products Spidex or Spical , multiply

• Larvanem

  Amphimallon solstitialis ); Amphimallon aestivus ; Common cockchafer ( Melolontha melolontha ); Common garden chafer ( Phyllopertha horticola ); Phyllophaga [...] Caterpillars (Lepidoptera): Common swift moth ( Korscheltellus lupulina ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the

• Control Bean Seed Fly with Beneficial Nematodes

  The bean seed fly ( Delia platura ), a common pest affecting a wide range of crops, can cause significant damage. However, beneficial nematodes offer an [...] of bean seed fly. They search for and penetrate Delia platura larvae and release symbiotic bacteria into its body cavity. These bacteria transform the host's

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  concern be sure to mention it to our staff. Koppert’s Limonica contains a predatory mite that has shown to be effective against this harmful invasive insect [...] bioprogram. Visits are also useful tools for maintaining the efficiency of a biocontrol operation, from an initial crop overview to gauging what is working, and

• From Grower To Biological Pest Control Expert

  June 2, 2026

  the company to what it is today, and Koppert’s strength in nematodes and predatory mites . It’s a global market but Koppert ships beneficials from farms in [...] annuals, and edibles, using both traditional pest treatments and innovative biocontrols, championing hybrid biosolutions. Jeremy is available to discuss pest

• Want to know whether Spical will be effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  December 13, 2022

  is doing. Spider mites often develop in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these places. This is also where you'll be able to see [...] inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider and predatory mites . They're usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy [...] adults have two spots on their backs. They also move quite slowly. The predatory mites, on the other hand, move very fast. They're also translucent, a little

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  Subsequent generations of predatory mites continue to protect the crop for a longer period of time. Targeted application: Fewer predatory mites are lost by falling [...] Spidex Vital Go utilizes sachets containing Phytoseiulus persimilis , a predatory mite that targets the destructive two-spotted spider mite . Unlike conventional [...] mites to multiply within the sachet, ensuring a sustained and consistent release throughout the crop during 2 weeks. By applying the sachets at the first

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  conditions. Three Times as Many Predatory Mites The sachet provides a better environment for the rearing system of predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus [...] and is crucial for releasing the numbers required for real impact. Spical Ulti-Mite offers a patented system which enables the predatory mites to settle and [...] to three times better. Spider Mite Control Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite with an excellent result in combating different kinds of spider mite

• Trichoderma harzianum

  protection Trichoderma harzianum T-22 is a species of beneficial fungus commonly used in agriculture and horticulture for its various beneficial properties [...] bacteria, and nematodes. Trichoderma harzianum is often applied as a biocontrol agent to protect crops against soil-borne diseases, improve nutrient uptake

• How beneficial nematodes control onion fly

  Onions are a common crop worldwide, but their cultivation is often challenged by onion fly ( Delia antiqua ). The larvae of the onion fly can cause significant [...] parasitize Delia antiqua larvae. They enter the host's body cavity and release symbiotic bacteria that break down the host tissue, providing sustenance