• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  strawberries and other soft fruits, cut flowers (such as roses and chrysanthemums ), and potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii [...] against pests with sticky hairs, which make no distinction between beneficial and harmful insects. Swirskii and most other mites, both useful and harmful, get [...] physical barrier and are also covered with a sticky substance. This means that tomato growers must use larger natural enemies against whitefly and thrips – ones

• Reducing our CO₂ footprint, one bottle at a time

  August 5, 2025

  safety and performance of our beneficial insects the new packaging had to be thoroughly tested. The results we received are very positive and we are monitoring [...] will be made with recycled materials, while still delivering the same quality and durability our customers are accustomed to. The new bottles are fully recyclable [...] the environmental goals and the practical needs of growers. The new bottles are made from 50% post-consumer recycled plastic and 50% post-industrial recycled

• Atheta

  trademark ‘upward curving’ of their abdomen, in a way resembling a scorpion. These beneficial insects move quite quickly and are capable of flight when needed [...] stages. Larvae resemble adult form, and their pupal chambers are constructed out of silk. Handling Target • Young larvae and adult Fungus Gnats (Sciaridae) [...] s) • Shore Flies (Ephydridae) Unit of Packaging Pack size: 1 L tube with 1,000 rove beetles and a 5 L bucket with 5,000 rove beetles. Both packs use peat

• Potato aphid

  production. Life cycle and appearance of Potato aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] Various vegetable and ornamental crops grown in greenhouses are colonized, including tomato, aubergine and roses. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults extract [...] extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the form of honeydew, making the crop and its fruit sticky. Black

• Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection

  April 5, 2023

  cranberries and strawberries, potatoes, and outdoor vegetables such as cabbage, baby leaves, and lettuce. Click here for a full overview of the targeted [...] targeted pests. For growers, one of the main incentives to use nematode products is the diminishing role and performance of chemical crop protection products [...] nematodes are very flexible regarding temperature windows, tolerating both cold and hot temperatures, with a special adaptation for heat and drought resistance

• Tobacco aphid

  viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Tobacco aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in [...] range of crops in greenhouses, such as sweet pepper, aubergine, chrysanthemum, and various pot plants and cut flower crops. Damage symptoms Nymphs and adults [...] head and thorax and a reddish abdomen. There is a dark brown spot on the abdomen and several transverse black bands across the body. The antennae are 0.7-1

• Nature's Perfect Pollinator

  hives and is designed for outdoor pollination. Our hives are easy to use and require low maintenance. Want to know more about our Quad hives and how to use [...] producer of pollinators in the world. Our well-established operations and supply chain are fine-tuned to meet the highest standards of quality and reliability [...] Your path to optimal pollination starts here, and we're with you every step of the way. Get in touch with our expert Bumblebees vs honeybees Bumblebees

• Chrysopa

  Pests Aphids and other pests, like mealybugs , Echinothrips and eggs of pest lepidoptera species . Mode of action Larvae of the lacewing attack their prey [...] Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips Effective control with Chrysopa-E! What is Biological Control? Aphids and How to Protect [...] Natutec Airbug or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  enough. Thripex Plus and other biocontrol agents are the future of a more sustainable and responsible approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, [...] to limit the amount of chemical pesticide applications. The “bad bugs” that this mite seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips [...] plant. Most of the predatory mites by the time of arrival to your garden are dead but so are the pests. There is nothing you need to do with the sachet

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  years of agricultural expertise. On its 610 hectares of protected farmland, the ranch produces various tomato and cucumber varieties, along with 55 hectares [...] learning and success The partnership between Koppert and Rancho Los Pinos spans over 20 years, beginning with natural pollination programs and evolving [...] produce better, healthier food and nearly eliminate pesticides in tomato and cucumber production. We are very proud of this achievement." At Rancho Los