• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Premium quality around the world Butterflies and moths are fairly harmless insects, but their caterpillars [...] into the big, wide world. There are biological methods to effectively fight caterpillars, such as nematodes . Recommended for you Got Mealybugs? Here’s The [...] beneficial should I use in my vineyard? 6 Steps for a Successful Mealybug Biological Program Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards Spot the caterpillar

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  tackle them, we’ve made a helpful list for you. Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths, and there are as many as 150,000 species worldwide [...] new look and ready for the future Caterpillars come in all types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the [...] a Koppert consultant. There are biological methods to effectively fight caterpillars, such as nematodes . Recommended for you Got Mealybugs? Here’s The

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  ready for the future Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus The nematodes are doing [...] young orchids free from fungus gnats Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards Caterpillars: a growth explosion [...] Excellent Dissolvability A new formulation will gradually become available for our Steinernema feltiae and Steinernema carpocapsae based nematode products

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  food and only eat insects that are in their early phase. For whitefly , these are the fresh eggs and the youngest larvae; for thrips , the first and second [...] passion for predatory mites Unveiling new packaging designs for Horiver sticky trap portfolio Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost [...] Supplementary Feeding for Predatory Mites If there is too little food for the predatory mite, it will starve. This sounds logical, but for crops such as roses

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblyseius swirskii [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly [...] as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 10-15°C/50-59°F. Storage conditions In the dark

• Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control

  April 29, 2019

  little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable alternative [...] quickly this happens, such as how many prey there are and whether other food sources such as pollen are available. The microclimate – the temperature and [...] the Swirski-Mite slow-release sachets are a better choice. These bags contain the predatory mites, food, and bran for protection. The mites reproduce in the

• Limonica Ulti-Mite

  Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Amblydromalus limonicus [...] ventilation to prevent CO₂ accumulation. Recommended for you Why Some Thrips Management Strategies Are No Longer Enough Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 3,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and [...] on species, variety and local jargon. The fruits of the Cucurbita species are usually large and fleshy, but their size can vary substantially. Wild fruit [...] commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). Recommended for you Trianum can hold its ground Trianum is a true all-rounder Want to know

• Sciarid flies

  . Lycoriella species are mainly found in commercial mushroom cultivation where they can cause enormous damage. Sciarid flies are usually found in damp [...] adults prefer humid habitats and are attracted to a broad range of pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused [...] invasion routes for various pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and

• Grape downy mildew

  growth These measures help create less favorable conditions for disease development but are usually not sufficient on their own under high pressure. Biological [...] the disease cycle, and vigilant monitoring of high-risk weather conditions are key to maintaining a healthy vineyard. Signs and damage symptoms of Grape [...] conditions, and infection pressure. While all green tissues of the grapevine are susceptible, characteristic ‘oil spots’ on the upper surface of young, actively