• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development. Start by making sure that you have [...] mite: a true all-rounder Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Ten facts about spider mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell A spider [...] factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  We firmly believe that is something that you need to make an effort to achieve. And, to us, that is a matter of prestige.’ Assistance is Essential Since [...] Martínez Martínez. ‘This is very important to us, as we don't want to expose our employees to any risks and don't want to pollute the environment. Financial savings [...] that calls for them.’ A Vital Aspect Federico Martínez Martínez hopes to make the market more aware of the advantages of biological crop protection together

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  nursery does not use chemical products with a long-lasting residual effect, it is easier for the grower to build up a population of natural enemies. Thrips [...] Always a Puzzle Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf Thrips definitely count as 'unwelcome guests,' but it's not always easy to find [...] into a greenhouse sometimes leads to discussions or arguments between the grower and the supplier of the plant material. You can avoid this by making solid

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  the foundation for biocontrol today Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM! A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: [...] Natutec Airobreez A life-long passion for predatory mites The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of [...] The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control A life-long passion for predatory mites Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

• Reinforced Hook For All

  July 16, 2018

  using sturdier hooks. Now we want to make this improvement available for all our slow-release sachets in order to make these products even more robust.' [...] be delivered with a hook that has a moisture-resistant coating on both sides. As a result, the hook is sturdier and more resistant to moisture, so that [...] opportunity for pests to establish themselves Optimum protection Less plant stress Reduced chemical use Simple to use Labor-saving compared to regular manual

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  changes to the Natupol system. For example, UV markings were added to the bumblebee hives some time ago, making it easier for the bumblebees to recognize [...] lamps emit a lot of red light; a color that bumblebees cannot see. If there is little natural light, they are reliant on the grow lights in order to find their [...] bumblebees to fly out only when navigation is effortless for them. The Wireless Beehome system offers the solution! This system allows you to set opening

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The [...] sellable crops. Biocontrols provide a unique solution because the pests don’t develop a resistance to their predator. Makes Chemistries More Potent Using b [...] Spidex attacks a two-spotted spider mite . To verify predation, check the bodies. Koppert’s unique rearing methods make it an indiator species, so they

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  May 15, 2025

  Jeremy Webber makes the case for a hybrid approach to IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains [...] biosolutions space to discuss what’s new and, more importantly, what growers need to know to achieve success with products and approaches rising to the forefront [...] Jeremy also makes an interesting point about the effectiveness of a good mycoinsecticide on thrips , whitefly , and fungus gnats. What was once a niche approach

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  operations and precision agriculture to develop and scale solutions for growers. For more information about UAV-IQ and how to set up an appointment visit, h [...] Koppert’s latest innovation – a multi-carrier release system attached to the underside of the drone - now makes it possible to disperse beneficial organisms with [...] vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to human error. The vulnerable biological solutions are sensitive to handling and need to be dispersed

• Sized for Success: Introducing the 125k Entomite-M for Cost-Efficient IPM!

  November 30, 2023

  after a single introduction. They have a wide range of food sources, even mold, and can be set up for the long term to provide a stable layer of protection [...] IPM products for years, and now we're extremely excited to grow the family and add on a new size – 125,000! While we could have just made a bigger container [...] of cleanup for Fungus Gnat blow-ups, they leave a bit to be desired in terms of longevity in the growing media and require reapplication on a weekly basis