• Spical

  pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction [...] typically range from 25-125 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least five times at weekly intervals. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized d [...] receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions

• Tomato pinworm

  instar varies a great deal since it can take between 8 and 20 days. The total life cycle takes about 26 days at 25°C and 100 days at 13°C. When adults emerge [...] fruits by burrowing under the calyx into the fruit. The name tomato pinworm in derived from the very small pinholes at the points of entry, which are often [...] brown or orange as they develop and can be found on the underside of the leaves. When the presence of the pest is high, they can be found on any part of

• Cyclamen mite

  General The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals [...] that feed on fungi, algae, plants, as well as insect and mite predators and parasites. Those living on plants can cause considerable damage to their host [...] twice as long as they are wide. Both ends are equally rounded. The larvae are opaque white and have only three pairs of legs. They develop into the resting

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  horticulture and business administration at UW-River Falls with Dr Terry Ferriss as her advisor and her masters in horticulture at Penn State. AmericanHort [...] landscape, and nursery. This is an AmericanHort members-only event, and is free for members. Heidi has worked with Koppert for the past decade and is one of [...] of the most well-informed plant experts at Koppert regarding ornamental IPM. Her experience in many aspects of ornamental horticulture from production through

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  Oops, an error occurred! Code: 202604201201245176c0b0 Event: 81649739bd144e55a9aae74846a30618Oops, an error occurred! Code: 2026042012012443ac479e Event: [...] power so there’s no cord to trip over while accurately frosting plants up to at least four meters away from the barrel. For an up-close look at the Natutec [...] Video An overview using animation to show the design philosophy behind the Natutec Airobreez , explaining why it does what it does, and providing an und

• Thripex

  rockwool slabs Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Choose at least 4,000 introduction points [...] Thripex depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites [...] cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  Oomycetes and related to Pythium and Phytophthora. They survive as oospores. From these oospores or surviving mycelium sporangia are formed, structures in which [...] Pseudoperonospora cubensis is a plant pathogen causing downy mildew on cucurbit crops like cucumber, cantaloupe, pumpkin, watermelon and squash. Damage symptoms [...] infect mostly the leaves but occasionally also stems and fruits. They cause lesions on the upper leaf surface, bordered by the veins, which are first yellow

• Caterpillars

  Young caterpillars are often found in groups, spreading out over the plant as they grow larger. As their size increases, so too does the damage they inflict: [...] Many of the butterfly species that are active during the day can be strikingly colourful while moth flying at night are usually inconspicuously brownish [...] also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar control videos Take a look at the video or

• Feltiella acarisuga

  spider mite ( Tetranychus kanzawai ) and many others. The natural enemy Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga [...] crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the situation. Start introduction as soon as the first spider mites are detected in the crop [...] range from 0.25-25 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals, or until the pest is controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor

• Spidex

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 [...] californicus and Feltiella acarisuga . Storage time after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days [...] Make sure the material remains on the introduction site for at least a few hours after introduction Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec