• Integrated Pest Management

  decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary, control measures are employed, using the least harmful methods first. Evaluation Post-implementation [...] pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological pest control . The beneficial [...] zone and the air above. Least toxic chemicals When the non-chemical tools are not fully capable to keep pest or disease levels below the economic threshold

• Encarsia formosa

  as En-Strip . Encarsia formosa products En-Strip Enermix Expand all items How to use Encarsia formosa The parasitic wasp Encarsia formosa is available on [...] vaporariorum ). The female wasp lays her eggs inside the whitefly nymphs, which are then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed [...] pupal instar, and the adult wasp. All these stages except the adult insect are found inside the host (i.e. larval and pupal whiteflies). The female can deposit

• Aphidius colemani

  Koppert as Aphipar . Aphidius colemani products Aphipar Expand all items How to use Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp is available in a bottle ( Aphipar [...] which enables the wasps to track down and parasitize aphids , even when they are at low density. The behaviour of the female during egg-laying is typical of [...] species, and whether it has not been parasitized before. If both criteria are met, then the second phase of parasitization will start. The female stands

• Koppert is Investing in Smarter Scouting

  May 29, 2019

  number of Dutch tomato growers are testing the innovation in practice. The app is currently in the pre-introduction phase: we are shifting the focus towards [...] level of infestation in their greenhouses. Additionally, the dashboard lists how pests and their natural enemies develop in relation to one another. The dashboard [...] enabling growers to act quickly. This also ensures that our consultants, who are monitoring remotely, can provide more targeted support.’ Steps Towards Su

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV ) and the impatiens [...] Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM Using biological beneficials in the fight against thrips can

• New Packaging

  Entonem , and Entermix are our most temperature sensitive products. We strive to continuously improve our processes, products, know-how, and services. This [...] Spical Ulti-Mite and Swirski Ulti-Mite sachets that are entirely compostable. These new sachets are made of a newly-developed foil that meets the required [...] program run by St. Louis Earth Day, estimates that 3 million tons of Styrofoam are produced in the USA annually, 80% of which is destined for the trash. Koppert

• Plant Health

  chemical residue standards. Nurturing plant-soil interaction Understanding how plants interact with their environment is crucial. Photosynthesis, the source-sink [...] agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production, growers are transitioning to a more holistic approach. Considering factors such as crop

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  qualities. Additionally, as a macroorganism, there's no waiting period. These are major assets on our farm, which has been practising IPM for as long as it [...] the interest in the method that we have validated in the field. The results are very clear. It is very effective on the larvae. The nematodes also act on

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  on the degree of infestation.’ If armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to [...] assures. ‘You need to start introduction as soon as the first armored scales are detected. You apply it in the evening and tap the beetles directly onto the

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimir is available [...] females produce male offspring only. The preferred hosts for the parasitic wasp are third instar mealybug nymphs, but females will also readily attack second