• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they [...] particularly effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug [...] Cryptobug-L . Damage symptoms Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating

• 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 [...] quickly disperse among the crop leaves. If needed, Diboxes can be used for release. Dosage The Coleobug dose depends on climate, crop, and pest density and [...] individuals per day under optimal temperatures of 77–78.8 °F. However, predatory activity can occur between 59°F and 91.4°F. Combined use To effectively

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  MEDIA RELEASE BIOFUNGICIDE NOLI Berkel en Rodenrijs, 26 November, 2019 Botrytis bunch/fruit rot/grey mold and Monilia brown rot – fungal diseases which [...] non-synthetic fungicide that has been developed and registered by leading biocontrol innovator, Koppert Biological Systems. Registered in France, other European

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  Silver Y moth (Autographa gamma), beet armyworm (Spodoptera exigua), and Mirid bugs such as Nesidiocoris tenuis. How nematodes control caterpillars Beneficial [...] penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes then release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect

• Operation Mealybug

  Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they [...] particularly effective natural enemy in the fight against the mealybug is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus motrouzieri , available under the product names Cryptobug [...] considerable loss of value. Especially for Hotspots The larvae of the predatory beetle are less mobile than the adults, so they are ideal for combating

• Atheta

  travel readily within the environment they are released into, they can easily populate and colonize their release area. Application The beetles should be applied [...] fungus gnats Best working conditions for Atheta They are well suited for release into a variety of growing situations, (ex. beds, pots, seedling/cutting [...] areas, etc.). Due to their ability to move quickly, fly when needed, these predatory rove beetles can be monitored by scraping back the top 1-2 cm. of the growing

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  • Introduction rates typically range from 500-3000 per ha/release in outdoor crops. Releases should be repeated once or twice Could Rhyzobug be combined [...] (Rhyzobius lophanthae) What is Rhyzobug? Ryhzobug is a product with the predatory beetle Rhyzobius lophanthae and can be used against armoured scales. What [...] actively moving and sometimes play dead, especially when disturbed. While releasing they are not flying, is this normal? Adult Rhyzobius lophanthae do not

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  there’s essentially only one corrective measure available against them.’ The predatory mites Transeius montdorensis (Montdo-Mite) and Neoseiulus cucumeris ( Thripex [...] Thripex , in an overkill) keep thrips under control on the farm. Hendriks releases Montdorensis every week on half of his crop – the even rows one week, the [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris every four weeks on one for every seven plants. The two predatory mites also keep spider mites and whitefly larvae in check. Susceptibility

• Want to Tackle Diseases and Pests in Roses?

  July 14, 2020

  integrated control (IPM) of thrips is strongly based on predatory mites . The most effective type of predatory mite depends on local conditions and the type of [...] essential, not only to detect thrips but also to capture them. Spider mite Predatory mites ( Spidex , Spical and gall midges ( Spidend ) are your greatest assets [...] you depends on the climate conditions. If infestation levels increase, predatory mites ( Swirski-Mite , Limonica ) are a good choice. If large amounts of

• Maximize pollination in tomato

  Within one to four hours, the bumblebee's jaw imprints on the flower, commonly known as bite marks, turn brown. These bite marks serve as indicators to [...] maintaining a relative humidity between 50% and 80% ensures optimal pollen release, while extremes outside this range can impede fruit setting. Maintaining