• Rhyzobug

  Aonidiella aurantii, Aulacaspis spp ., and other species of armoured scale insects. Mode of action Adults and larvae feed on all stages of armoured scale [...] release. Dosage The dosage of Rhyzobug depends on climate, crop and armoured scale density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] Buckwheat hulls. Application Apply Rhyzobug in the evening. Open the cap and tap the beetles directly on the plants. Be aware that adults may not fly away

• Spidex Vital Go

  Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive [...] Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop [...] mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Go depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in Soft Fruits

  caterpillars detected. Apply 2 to 3 times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Cranberry girdler and other caterpillars C [...] stone fruits, like apples and peaches, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables as onions, asparagus, and beans. • • • • • Fast-acting biological solution Resistance [...] control and where chemicals fail or are simply not available anymore. Beneficial nematodes can be used to tackle a broad spectrum of pests in top and stone

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  adult gall-midges will leave the bottle and spread The dosage of Aphidend depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] small particles of soil and are about 2 mm long. Adult Stage: Adult Aphidoletes aphidimyza are small, slender flies with long legs and distinctive wing markings [...] The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza is most effective between 20 and 30°C (68 and 86°F), effectivity decreases significantly at higher temperatures.

• Spidex Vital Plus

  Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive [...] Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop [...] mites Dosage The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  for large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative [...] pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. In the episode, host Bill Calkins and Phil discuss the spring production season and then focus on IPM for [...] he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  whiteflies by attracting and capturing adults, reducing their population and ability to reproduce. This interrupts the whitefly life cycle and lowers infestation [...] the wings. Whitefly damage and economic impact Whiteflies can cause substantial economic losses through direct plant damage and indirect virus transmission: [...] visual appeal of crops, attract contaminants, and promote black sooty mold, which impairs photosynthesis and plant health . Virus transmission: Particularly

• Amblyseius swirskii

  excellent biocontrol agent of thrips and whiteflies. Amblyseius swirskii can also survive on pollen and other prey and can establish in the crop before the [...] Amblyseius swirskii mites actively seek out and prey on young larvae of various thrips species and whitefly eggs and larvae. By consuming multiple life stages [...] thrips and whitefly. Feeding behaviour of Amblyseius swirskii Predatory mites pierce their prey and suck out the contents. In addition to thrips and whiteflies

• Frequently Asked Questions

  August 5, 2021

  pollinators present, Koppert typically recommends 2 hives for every acre, with the exception of blueberries and cranberries where Koppert recommends 3 hives [...] Questions and Answers about the Quad Q: Why is there paper mesh tape covering the exit of the hive doors? A: By allowing the bees to chew through the mesh [...] mesh tape, the bees are able to calm down from their shipping and handling, enabling the bumblebees to perform their correct orientation flights. Q: How

• Spidex Boost

  Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive [...] Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse [...] days. Dosage The dosage of Spidex Boost depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction