• Enermix

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch to the use of En-strip [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Enermix

• Spical Ulti-Mite

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] 4-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of

• Consumers

  . By the time a delicious little tomato reaches your plate, it has already had a very long journey. The plant first has to form fruit before the tomato [...] farmers around the world to combat pests and diseases in a natural and sustainable way. In this way, we hope to make an active contribution to a sustainable [...] exclusively to professional growers and farmers. In order to provide you with the best possible service as a consumer, we have drawn up a list of frequently

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of

• En-Strip

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] until control is achieved. At increasing temperatures it may be better to switch to the use of Enermix or Ercal . Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control of whiteflies may be insufficient. Combined use En-Strip is best to be used in

• WARNING: Bumblebees – Keep them Cool this Summer!

  July 2, 2019

  y, for the bumblebees this can mean death from the heat. Therefore, it is important to ensure proper steps are taken by the grower to help the bumblebees [...] For the bumblebees staying cool becomes a necessity to surviving. One method that we advise our growers to follow, to help the hive stay cool is providing [...] hives shaded. A second method that is also known to help in keeping the hive cool is by digging a large enough hole for it to fit. Usually, these holes are

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica . Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range [...] for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] predatory mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] be adjusted to the particular situation. Release should be repeated biweekly if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized [...] spider mites , but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the prey with their mouthparts and suck out the contents. The adult Phytoseiulus

• Written in GrowerTalks: "Cold Chain Management" by Heidi Doering

  January 1, 2025

  and troubleshooting. It’s a highly informative treatment of a topic of great importance to growers who want to get the best pest control result for their [...] has an article in the January edition of GrowerTalks. In Cold Chain Management Of Biologicals she discusses the critical time between the delivery of biologicals [...] biologicals to the grower and the moment before deployment. Temperature awareness and holding the different types of products are covered, as well as preparing

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  whiteflies and is the best option when the pest pressure is high. • In laboratory trials the oviposition of A. andersoni with whitefly eggs as prey is good. This [...] (30°C). At 15°C there is till some predation but development is very slow. If the temperature is below 8°C for a longer time, A. swirskii will die. Control [...] Koppert sells a range of phytoseiid mites that can be used to control several pests. To choose the right species for your purpose it is important to understand