Life cycle of mealybugs

Life cycle of Tomato leaf mining moth

Life cycle of spider mite

Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

feel free to contact our team of Koppert experts . We're dedicated to assisting you through every phase of your pursuit of sustainable crop protection [...] Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which mealybug product is the best fit for your vineyard operation? Luckily all of the beneficial insects below [...] Avoid applying in the hottest part of the summer Where to apply: Attach bottles directly to vines or wires, out of direct sunlight Preventatively: along

Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

which is, of course, beneficial. As a grower, you can increase the edge that the natural enemies have by ensuring that you introduce large numbers of them at [...] mite control Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and [...] spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C before slowing down again above this

Operation Mealybug

results are achieved by deploying the maximum number of larvae. This optimizes the chances of good egg laying and makes a complete life cycle possible, ensuring [...] the larvae and adults of the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . With their voracious appetites, they make short work of this troublesome pest [...] Cryptobug is the best weapon on the market for the effective biological control of mealybugs . Operation Mealybug has begun! Mealybugs are a feared enemy, causing

Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

their health. People were reminded of the role food plays in their resistance to disease. Within days of the outbreak of COVID-19, buying patterns started [...] wellbeing of the ecosystem as a whole. Much research still needs to be done. We at Koppert are aware of the immense potential that the invisible world of bacteria [...] 130 million people at risk of suffering hunger by the end of 2020.” The report says there are now calls for a “profound change of global food and agricultural

Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

proven means of monitoring the development of infestations. They are an essential element in Integrated Pest Management . The development of thrips populations [...] in the heads of the plants, while in others they tend to be in the flowers or on the leaves. Some types of thrips prefer the lower parts of the crop. Contact [...] development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance of successful

Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

number of approaches in the automation of counting those trapped insects. Lots of questions involved sachet styles and distribution. A number of growers [...] was good to get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity for New England growers of many ilks: home growers [...] the sachet is designed to allow one to several cycles of eggs to hatch, extending the viability of the packet. It’s a subtle detail but an important one

Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite Amblyseius [...] Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more [...] through crop rinsing at Koppert – that other species of thrips are active too. Investigations of leaf samples have instantly shown that infestations can