• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  species has its own specific medium in which it develops best. A solution of the medium is made in a flask and sterilized in an autoclave to avoid any risk [...] They are bred for the biological control of a host of horticultural and orchard pests by Koppert, a leader in biological control. More than 30 years of [...] liquid by an ultra-fine sieving technique. They need to remain moist when packaged, stored and transported. This is why they are formulated in a special

• Trianum-G

  open field pepper production in Portugal Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower [...] Thielaviopsis. Crops Trianum-G can be used in most crops. Availability Trianum-G is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: CA [...] Apply Trianum-G from a granular applicator. For best results apply granules using a metering device, such as a Gandy applicator or equivalent, mounted to

• Flies

  and shore flies are mainly a problem in greenhouses. Their larvae live in the ground and prefer moist substrates that is rich in organic matter. Although [...] are mostly found in the soil. The spotted wing drosophila , Drosophila suzukii , has recently developed into a major pest on soft fruits in Europe and North [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control [...] Biosulfur-S and PhylloKare ™. Cultivate by AmericanHort is one of the leading horticulture events in North America, providing a wide range of opportunities to explore [...] small Investing in thrips control: always a good idea The various stages of the spider mite Whitefly – small pest, big problem Why Isarid is a grower-approved

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Downloads Predatory Mites Whitepaper Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not

• Thripex-Plus

  species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory [...] and prey mites. Presentation Sachets in cardboard box. Carrier Bran. Application Hang sachets in sheltered locations in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight [...] detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] nests. It is possible that there has been more drift during spraying in those places, which means that the nematodes are more easily blown away. In some cases [...] nematodes at locations in outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill

• Cyclamen mite

  General The cyclamen mite ( Phytonemus pallidus ) is a harmful strawberry pest as well as a common pest found in cyclamen, gerbera and other ornamentals . Mites [...] damaged and leaf growth is inhibited. In hedera, a mite attack can cause baldness in parts of the stem. Gerbera flowers deform and discolour with the leaves [...] where the humidity is highest and they are protected from direct sunlight. In such spots, they are difficult to observe. Damage occurs in localized patches

• Black vine weevil

  long. Outdoors there is a single generation each year. A population of black vine weevils consists entirely of females and reproduction is by parthenogenesis [...] sulcatus, is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate [...] The larvae that hatch have a white, translucent to pinkish body and a reddish brown head. These larvae live in the root zone in the soil where they feed

• Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough

  September 28, 2026

  their ability to consume pests A New Approach for a New Reality Invasive thrips species are driving a natural evolution in Integrated Pest Management . Early [...] pests in outdoor crops Investing in thrips control: always a good idea Trianum can hold its ground Whitefly – small pest, big problem Thrips: a tiny pest [...] environmental conditions—the pest gains a critical advantage. That is why early establishment of biological control agents is becoming just as important as their