• Chrysopa-E

  s and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey and suck their body fluids. Visual effect Prey is sucked [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Chrysoperla carnea is effective in a wide [...] cardboard tube. Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug

• Enermix

  Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize second to fourth stage larvae of the whitefly . Host feeding also takes place. Visual effect Trialeurodes [...] may be better to switch to the use of En-strip or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] formosa is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may

• Cryptobug

  Pests All stages of many mealybug species. Mode of action Adults and larvae consume the mealybugs completely. Visual effect Mealybugs are consumed entirely [...] temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  application of biological crop protection.| The future Koen's vision of the future of agriculture is hopeful. He believes that the reduction of chemical methods [...] embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they are traditional or organic [...] approaches. This way of working allows him to gain experience in using biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared

• Spidex Vital

  except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 2,000; 10,000; [...] distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at te [...] Whitepaper Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes

• Biological Pest Control

  a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain the balance of ecosystems [...] environmental impact but also minimizes the risk of pesticide resistance, making it a sustainable and effective long-term strategy for pest management. Additionally [...] domestic animals, making them a safer option. Types of biological pest control There are three primary types of biological pest control methods: conservation

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  Mealybugs and Echinothrips What is Biological Control? The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Increase [...] broad mites, increasing the risk of misidentification. Accurate diagnosis is therefore critical to developing an effective management program. A Growing Challenge [...] underestimate the true size of the population. Reactive interventions often have a much narrower window for success because of the pest's rapid reproductive

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  diverse control mechanisms to target various stages of the whitefly life cycle. The foundation of effective whitefly control Monitoring for early detection [...] favor a variety of crops such as tomatoes, roses, cucumbers, and even cannabis, necessitating a strategic, multi-pronged approach for effective control. Predatory [...] Rollertrap ) along each row to maximize the capture of whitefly adults. This practice effectively minimizes egg-laying and reduces whitefly movement within

• Limonica

  Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options! What is Biological Control? The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Help! How Does [...] Pests Larvae of various species of thrips (first and second larval stages); eggs and larvae of greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ) and tobacco [...] Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 12,500; 25,000

• Caterpillars

  able to chew and therefore graze the underside of leaves. This causes a window effect where the epidermis of the upper leaf surface remains undamaged. Young [...] addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] yield and quality. Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines