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

  makes the remaining pesticides more effective. Timing and selection are important factors, and Koppert has the details to combine the strengths of both [...] Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The most versatile of the generalist predatory mites , Limonica succeeds due to its ability [...] temperatures, it continues to feed on many kinds of thrips as well as whiteflies and spider mites . In the presence of prey, Limonica’s staggering reproductive

• Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control

  to get energy from spider mite from the field to develop the eggs. This will increase the population in your crop. Proof of predation The Phytoseiulus [...] than 50 years ago. From day one this predatory mite formed the foundation of our spider mite control. Over time it grew to be one of the most important products [...] capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults

• Pollination

  shelf-life of these products. Pollination is the transfer of pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma of the flower. If the pollen is transferred [...] transferred from anther to stigma on the same flower it is called self-pollination. Cross pollination, is the transfer of pollen from the anther of one flower [...] flower to the stigma of another flower on the same plant or on another plant. Many flowers require insects such as bumblebees or flies to transfer the pollen

• Beneficial nematodes

  due to the bacterial infection. Feeding and reproduction: The nematodes feed on the multiplying bacteria and absorb the nutrients released by the bacterial [...] nourishment for the nematodes and supports their reproduction. As the bacterial population within the host insect continues to grow, so do the nematode populations [...] tissues and the bacteria, thousands of new nematodes emerge from the dead insect's body. These newly emerged nematodes are now ready to seek out new hosts and

• Quad

  Mode of action After introduction of the hive, worker bumblebees start pollinating the flowers while at the same time collecting pollen to feed the brood [...] down the hive for example with a stone, to prevent it from blowing away Open the ventilation openings on top of the hive during warm weather Pull the white [...] workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination performance. After some weeks the colony will

• Kiwi

  are all names that refer to the edible berries of various species of woody vines that belong to the genus Actinidia . The so-called golden kiwifruit or [...] or Actinidia chinensis has a soft and bronze colored skin. The color of its flesh varies from a bright green to an intense yellow color. This particular [...] particular kind tastes sweeter and has a more aromatic flavor, reminiscent of subtropical fruit varieties.

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  online site. The article appears in the May 4th, 2026 issue of the platform’s daily newsletter. Quoted extensively in the article, Heidi explains the recent [...] detail regarding the compatibility between chemical and biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the [...] Specialist, Heidi Doering, as the featured industry expert in their article, The Shift from IPM to Integrated Plant Health . Based in the Netherlands, HortiDaily

• More than solutions, a partner in your success

  support across the US From a global presence in 100+ countries and over 58 years of experience to a team of 30+ consultants across the United States , [...] safer approaches for people and the planet. In Their Own Words Keep It Green - With Jeremy Webber, Ornamental Crop Manager of Koppert Biological Systems US [...] National Ornamental Team Lead and Technical IPM Consultant, discusses the importance of planning, education, and strong grower relationships in developing

• Aphids

  several ways, and the damage can vary depending on the species of aphid and the type of plant being attacked. The following are common signs of aphid damage: [...] larger than the other. For a large part of the season an aphid population consists of viviparous females. As reproduction is asexual, the progeny of a single [...] feed on the sap of plants, which can cause the leaves to turn yellow or become distorted. The damage is often more pronounced on the younger leaves of the

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  as possible. If you take the right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only [...] biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider [...] Spider Mite Problems with spider mites ? Contamination can come from outside but also from within your organization. One department contaminates another, an