• Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly

  July 11, 2018

  six weeks instead of four. That makes a big difference. While the number of sachets remains the same, you are investing in a constantly larger population

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spider mite and thrips are pests [...] pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural enemies that are ready to [...] Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips Thrips should always be controlled preventively. If you see thrips in the crop, it’s

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  ps corbetti (Vanda thrips ) Chaetanaphothrips orchidii (anthurium thrips) Other emerging species in global trade Further trials are needed to confirm its [...] Thrips remain a persistent challenge in protected horticulture. Emerging species like Thrips parvispinus, Scirtothrips dorsalis , along with established [...] vegetables: Thrips parvispinus : Trials by Koppert Spain show Limonica outperforms other predatory mite species in controlling this aggressive thrips species

• Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle

  April 11, 2019

  top. Western flower thrips , in particular, occasionally drives growers to despair. Thrips is a minute, slender insect, and there are various species. These [...] silver-grey spots on the leaves, which are very characteristic of thrips. Brown dots can often be seen on flowers. The thrips' strongest strategy is to hibernate [...] outbreaks and doing all you can to prevent thrips from hibernating are the keys to success! Some growers only get thrips under control with the use of a lot of

• Keeping thrips under control: plenty of options!

  July 25, 2022

  More about thrips control Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems [...] that the thrips pupae are often in the ground and challenging to tackle. However, certain beneficials are perfect for the job. For example, there are parasitic [...] immediately. Lastly, sticky traps and Rollertraps are important tools in ascertaining whether thrips are present, and – in the case of the Rollertraps –

• Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly!

  April 16, 2019

  species of thrips). And under optimum conditions, a population of western flower thrips is even capable of doubling within just four days! Thrips are extremely [...] limonicus Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis damage on phalaenopsis A quick response is required if thrips are to be brought under control [...] control. A small spot with thrips can become a real infestation in no time! The temperature in particular determines how quickly the problem spreads: the higher

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite [...] badly affected, primarily by Thrips tabaci (Onion thrips), which caused the most damage. "In a major crop like onions, thrips are one of the biggest problems [...] Wetstick Ten Facts About Thrips Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  Swirski-Mite , quickly proved to be a game-changer. “ It worked against both thrips and whitefly - two of our biggest problems, ” he explains. “ It was effective [...] require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of [...] there’s a wide variety of species - each with its own pest target. And there are still many more to discover, ” he says. “ We will continue to innovate and

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  October 3, 2018

  feltiae , have been a growers' tool for effective biological control of thrips and sciarid flies for over 50 years. Therefore , Koppert decided to evolve [...] during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product Manager at Koppert [...] ysearching for ways to improve not only quality of its products but also how it can help the growers' bottom line. As with many of Koppert's products the

• Investing in thrips control: always a good idea

  March 6, 2023

  More about thrips biocontrol Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control The How and Why of IPM [...] make it unsaleable. The viruses that thrips can transmit in vegetable crops are a major threat. The best known are the tomato spotted wilt virus ( TSWV [...] If you don't devote enough attention to thrips control and don't have a solid plan for the whole year, thrips can bring major financial consequences. If