• Amblyseius andersoni

  Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular [...] 5 mm in size. Predatory mites are usually found on the lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible [...] mite Amblyseius andersoni is also available in breeding sachets ( Anso-Mite Plus ). In this case the predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse

• Caterpillars

  most harmful caterpillars that occur in greenhouses belong to the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families [...] The caterpillars mostly pupate in the ground. Another family containing several species that damage greenhouse crops is the leafroller family, the Tortricidae [...] caterpillars. Some species mine in leaves or bore holes into fruit or stems, making them difficult to detect and control. In addition to consumption of the

• Shore fly

  instar larva is translucent white. Second instar larvae are brownish, less translucent and their body is cylindrical. The larvae are found in the top layer [...] General Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta ) occur very commonly, often in the vicinity of water. They feed on algae. Other shore fly species have diverse [...] larvae of most species feed on rotting material. Shore flies are commonly found in greenhouses. Damage symptoms Shore flies ( Scatella tenuicosta) do not attack

• Leaf miners

  species that cause damage in horticultural crops are mostly polyphagous; that is, they feed on many crops. However, this is not universal among the Agromyzidae [...] species in this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate [...] direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue which can lead to desiccation, premature leaf-fall and cosmetic damage. In (sub)tropical areas

• Disclaimer

  you claim is infringing is located on the website that is reasonably sufficient to enable Koppert to identify and locate the material; (4) how Koppert can [...] disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law; and (6) a statement by you that the above information in your notice is accurate [...] breach thereof. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it is invalid or

• 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 [...] high temperatures (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 [...] and A. andersoni. In a healthy, good growing plant canopy the humidity close to the leaf surface, where the mites live, is higher than in the surrounding

• Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

  August 18, 2021

  Technology is also gaining in importance in the world of practice. Peter Maes points to outdoor crops, where Koppert is continuing to gain ground in major crops [...] ... and while there is nothing wrong with that image, it is definitely a romanticized version of reality. Ultimately, progress is made by following the [...] The Role of Technology in Biological Control The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 22, 2022

  Biodiversity research in progress Monitoring biodiversity in order to prove the overall positive impact our solutions have is complex as nature is unpredictable [...] originate from nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss [...] farming by 2030. This policy is in potential very beneficial for the market position of biological control industry. However, in practice the market introduction

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality [...] ahead: predatory mites in outdoor crops and global impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once [...] filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  (Erysiphe necator) is closely synchronized with the vine growth stages and environmental conditions. Understanding its lifecycle is essential to implementing [...] unlike most other grapevine pathogens, it does not require free water (such as rain or dew) to infect, making it a persistent threat throughout the entire [...] buds or as chasmothecia (sexual fruiting bodies) attached in the bark crevices and plant debris. In spring, chasmothecia release ascospores during periods