• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and also tackles spider mite and tarsonemid mite.’ Versatile and reliable [...] product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change [...] courgette and melon. Swirski-Mite also proves its effectivity in soft fruit crops such as strawberry, raspberry and blackberry, as well as cutflowers and pot

• Pepper

  includes all varieties of peppers, including the mild bell pepper and hot peppers in jalapeno and habanero. The pepper plant is native to tropical America. Pepper [...] seedlings in a greenhouse environment. Plant height can vary depending on species and variety. Tall varieties grown in commercial greenhouses are supported to prevent

• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies [...] pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. In the episode, host Bill Calkins and Phil discuss the spring production season and then focus on IPM for [...] he and his expert guest speakers deliver weekly cultural and technical information to greenhouse professionals, covering the latest research and timely

• Cabbage

  annual vegetable crop for consumption. Cabbage heads come in various sizes and their weight usually varies between 0.5 to 4 kilograms (or 1-9 lbs).

• Entonem

  information. Timing Timing and frequency depend on the pest species and the crop environment (relative humidity, soil moisture and temperature). Consult a [...] (water temperature: 15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled [...] piston pumps Water tank temperature must not exceed 25°C/77°F and pH must be between 4 and 8 Distribute the spraying solution evenly over the soil/medium

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some extent [...] different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish quickly and target both first and second instar [...] range, allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and adaptability in covered crops

• Aphipar-M

  nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their [...] remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F). Combined

• Koppert Foundation

  sustainable solutions for horticulture and agriculture and improvement of the health and availability of food and nutrition for those who need it most. [...] can find more information in English and Dutch on www.koppertfoundation.org . Do you need help with explanation and/or application? Please contact your

• Natutec Scout

  on pest and disease populations by using technologies to collect, process, and analyze data from crops in real-time, enabling more informed and effective [...] effectively scouting crops for pests and diseases. Save time and increase efficiency by automating data collection and analysis, freeing up labor resources for [...] about pest and disease populations. This allows for the early detection of pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent

• Common bean

  together with other Phaseolus species. The common bean is a changeable species that has been cultivated already for a very long time. Wild varieties often tend [...] beans’, depending on how they grow. Kidney beans, pinto beans, navy beans and wax beans belong to this group.