• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  instead of four. That makes a big difference. While the number of sachets remains the same, you are investing in a constantly larger population of predatory [...] A simple way to double the number of the predatory mites, Amblyseius swirskii in your crop with the same number of sachets! More natural enemies give [...] too! Smart Growers Use Swirski-Mite LD Thanks to the combination of the doubled number of predatory mites emerging from the sachet AND the fact that the

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory [...] greenhouse whitefly , while Eretmocerus eremicus is primarily used against tobacco whitefly . Parasitic wasps act as a parasite to the larvae of whitefly by laying [...] and parasitic wasps are just two examples of predators that are particularly fond of whitefly , but predatory bugs and predatory beetles are also effective

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  control whitefly? Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The Benefits of Integrated [...] The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various [...] Pest Management The greenhouse whitefly and tobacco whitefly can survive in various locations and have a wide range of host plants: the insect targets

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  s to a better image of foodstuffs and ornamental plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of IPM" Article [...] effective way of tackling pests and diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government [...] grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a whole array of benefits! Benefits for you as a grower: IPM is a widespread method that has

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  range of prey and sucks them dry. In this way, a mite attacks the young larvae of a variety of species of thrips and the eggs and larvae of whitefly. The [...] Swirski-Mite Plus Amblyseius swirskii Spotted the first signs of an outbreak of thrips or whitefly ? The natural enemy Amblyseius swirskii can help you fight [...] infestations effectively. Well begun is half done! A pack of Swirski Mite contains predatory mites of the species Amblyseius swirskii . These mites are no larger

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  More about whitefly control Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control [...] as a bonus Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is [...] A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  great deal of time and effort to ensure that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider [...] "Today it is still one of our best-selling products at Koppert thanks to its great results and the high egg-laying performance of our Spidex mites. Reason [...] the general quality control of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying performance for Phytoseiulus

• Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies

  Treatment of bumblebee stings and allergies This information on bumblebee stings provides guidance for reducing the chance of being stung by a bumblebee [...] reaction: swelling, itchiness and redness at the site of the sting. This may last for only a couple of hours. Further, the reaction can occur directly after [...] Level 4 allergic reaction hyperventilation, perhaps because of shock, may also cause loss of consciousness. In such cases it is also necessary to call the

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  and Whitefly Thrips can cause severe problems for growers in many crops. Combating this pest is, therefore, an important focal point in the field of biological [...] without causing other issues. For example, the simultaneous use of different species of predatory mites is not a good idea. Also, if chemicals are necessary [...] present, and – in the case of the Rollertraps – also to capturing and removing as many flying specimens as possible. First, of course, you have to ensure

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball. These eggs produce larvae, which have just six [...] about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: [...] in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females are half