• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  the first signs of spider mites or distribute them evenly across the crop during early infestations. Spidex Vital Go is also compatible with Spidex Vital [...] The fight against spider mites takes another step forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, [...] and allows growers to: Precision target: Detect and address the very first signs of potential spider mite hotspots at critical locations. Protective shield:

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  infestation trends. Introduce parasitic wasps at the first signs of whitefly presence on traps, with repeated applications until 80% parasitism is achieved [...] to brown. Fourth instar (pupa) Oval, white case with wax threads. Flat, transparent or yellow, with a visible red-eyed adult. Adults Larger, whiter, [...] elongated appearance with a gap in the wings. Whitefly damage and economic impact Whiteflies can cause substantial economic losses through direct plant damage

• Freezing Tolerance in Blueberries

  May 7, 2020

  effect of reducing the freezing temperature. A strong and healthy plant (with strong buds) will freeze at lower temperatures then a weak plant. The freezing [...] much like salt lowers the freezing temperature of water. Finally there are signs in practice that also trace elements lower the freezing temperature. Particularly [...] generative buds per branch and more flowers per bud. Higher numbers are directly caused by more energy. We see that “stronger” buds are better resilient

• Whitefly

  caused by whiteflies can be recognized by several visible signs. Here are some of the common signs of whitefly damage: Yellowing of leaves: Whiteflies feed [...] whitefly control. Sticky traps help monitor and capture adult whiteflies. With Koppert’s biological solutions for whitefly, professional growers can maintain [...] are not true flies but belong to the order Hemiptera (true bugs ). Together with aphids and scale insects, they belong to the division Sternorrhyncha. The

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  many Phytoseiulus eggs.’ This corresponds with the explanation Sjaak received from consultant Ron Delissen and with what Koppert promised in the leaflet, he [...] Based on his initial experiences, Sjaak van Dijk is pleased with Spidex Vital. ‘It’s a good sign if you have a predatory mite that immediately enters the [...] been a reliable beneficial. ‘I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create an effective mix

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Mealybug control with parasitic wasp Anagyrus vladimiri Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp [...] bottle according to the instructions Hang the bottle in the crop, out of direct sunlight Deploy in or near the mealybug colonies Leave bottles in the crop [...] particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as te first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per

• Pepino mosaic virus

  against PepMV with V10 An effective strategy to protect tomato crops against Pepino Mosaic Virus (PepMV) is the use of cross-protection with a mild strain [...] environments particularly vulnerable. There are several strains of PepMV, with varying levels of aggressiveness, but all can cause significant economic [...] on the strain, environmental conditions, and tomato variety, but common signs include: On leaves Mosaic or mottled patterns (light and dark green patches)

• Bacterial wilt, brown rot

  yellowing of leaves and stunted plants. Inside, vascular browning is common with bacterial slime oozing from the cut. When the bacteria transfers to young [...] -infected plants. In tomato, the youngest leaves are affected first. They show signs of wilting during the day which may disappear in the early stages of infection [...] conditions are less conducive for disease development, the plants may show signs of stunting and produce many adventitious roots on the stem. The vascular

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  preventive, integrated management are critical for effective control strategies. Signs and damage symptoms of Grapevine powdery mildew Symptoms of grapevine powdery [...] to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) spots, which rapidly develop [...] lifecycle of grapevine powdery mildew (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the vine growth stages and environmental conditions. Understanding its lifecycle

• Thrips

  in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed with fine hairs. Color: Thrips can be a variety of colors [...] Recommended for you Effective thrips control with predatory mites Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets Chrysoperla [...] population reduction. Beneficial fungi can provide an additional line of defense. With Koppert’s biological solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve