• Beneficial nematodes

  host insect's tissues and the bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek [...] discovery of beneficial nematodes. It chronicles their remarkable journey from initial discovery to present-day applications and explores their future potential

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  direct insight into scout results allows consultants, such as Wim van der Meer from Koppert, to compare current scout sessions with previous ones. ''This facilitates

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  types of species and sizes. Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hi [...] camouflage. Caterpillars from the Noctuidae family (moths) don’t usually have many hairs, and they pupate in the ground. Caterpillars from the Tortricidae family [...] development: egg, caterpillar (larva), pupa, and butterfly. Caterpillars emerge from an egg deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can

• Koppert Experts To Appear At Cultivate ’25

  June 26, 2025

  session, From the Horse’s Mouth: Experienced Growers Share Their Biocontrol Stories , on Tuesday, July 15th, at 9am. A panel of IPM experts from Koppert [...] fall, including what to watch out for and some reality checks. Topics range from problems on incoming cutting material to IPM strategies in propagation, and [...] well, managing IPM systems, and what it takes to be successful on the ground from year to year. Jeremy rose through several New England production facilities

• Sustainable Development Goals

  research and development endeavors yield groundbreaking discoveries, ranging from natural pest control to advanced monitoring technologies, thereby driving

• Orius insidiosus

  first thrips are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.5-10 per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult

• AmericanHort Community Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds

  February 28, 2025

  ornamental horticulture from production through sales fuels her passion for mentoring growers of all ages as they transition away from conventional to more [...] Connector Roundtable: Managing Pests, Diseases & Weeds on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM (EST). This interactive and ornamentals community-focused

• Rhyzobug FAQ

  lophanthae goes through 4 larval stages, followed by a pupal stage. Adults emerge from the pupa. Total egg-adult development takes around 29 days at 25ºC, and 25 [...] Rhyzobius lophanthae into the crop? The optimum temperature is around 25°C. From 18°C on they are active predators. Maximum temperature is not known, at 30°C [...] armoured scales are detected in the crop • Introduction rates typically range from 500-3000 per ha/release in outdoor crops. Releases should be repeated once

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  stick, a spider nest, and a curious boy exploring the Andalusian countryside. From a young age, Jose Eduardo Belda (Innovation Manager Southern Europe) was [...] shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to [...] in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab screenings to experimental greenhouses and full-scale commercial trials

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 100-500 per m2/release. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor