• Integrated Pest Management

  often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs a combination of strategies to prevent and [...] pests and respond accordingly. The use of insect traps can also be an effective way to control pests without resorting to chemicals. Mass trapping techniques [...] natural enemies to control pest populations. Predatory mites , parasitic wasps and beneficial nematodes are examples of beneficial organisms used for biological

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand the strengths and [...] therefore no be used for thrips control. Humidity All phytoseiids need a relatively high relative humidity to develop and multiply. According to results from [...] and weaknesses of these mites. Here we provide information to help you to choose the right species for your specific situation. Predatory Mite Two-spotted

• Beneficial nematodes for bean seed fly control

  seed fly, Frank decided to use Capirel . Integrated pest management, including the use of beneficial nematodes like Capirel, is key to controlling bean seed [...] further damage to crops and promoting sustainable pest management practices. Benefits of Capirel nematodes Frank highlights the benefits of using beneficial [...] seed fly challenge This year, Frank encountered a significant challenge due to the cold and wet conditions at the beginning of the crop cycle. Ideal conditions

• Pollination checklist tomato

  The flower needs to have been pollinated before it closes. Depending on the conditions, a flower will remain open for one to three days. To check on pollination [...] bumblebee's jaw on the flower (bite marks) turn brown within one to four hours and make it possible to check the bumblebees' work. A single visit results in the [...] active cooling. Position the hive so that it is easily visible both to the bumblebees and to people Ensure the hive is horizontal Protect the hive against

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  and passing new findings on to people trying to solve agricultural, public health, and environmental problems. Click here to learn more about CAES and its [...] and handles like a video game. Koppert’s Phil Gerry will be demonstrating how the Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference [...] in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and

• Crop scouting

  the need for excessive pesticide or fertilizer use. This not only saves resources but also contributes to environmental conservation by reducing chemical [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems [...] chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions based on real-time field data. By understanding the specific needs of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  September 30, 2024

  species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control pests," says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  thrips are to be brought under control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly [...] flowers. A female can lay one to two hundred eggs that hatch within a few days. At 15°C/59°F, the development from egg to adult takes about 40 days. At [...] At 30 °C/86°F, it takes just nine to eleven days (it varies a bit depending on the species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western

• Koppert’s microbial solutions for sustainable food production

  October 15, 2020

  become a vital factor in our struggle to produce food with shrinking resources. The ever-present question we face is: How to achieve food security for an increasing [...] the way to improve future food production where microbial solutions can contribute to soil health and plant stress resilience, a new world to be explored [...] on entomological solutions to manage pests in horticulture and agriculture, Koppert has always been aware that it needed to consider the whole plant, both