• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  start to squirm and quickly lower themselves down to the ground on a thread of their own silk. The caterpillars of Tuta absoluta ( tomato leaf miner ) like [...] makes tunnels there – that’s why it’s called a leaf ‘miner’! Caterpillars of different butterfly species have three pairs of real legs and up to five [...] ’s The Solution. Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of

• Predatory Mites Whitepaper

  more effective at lower densities of spider mites. At higher densities P. persimilis [...] At low spider mite densities these predators can slow down the development of spider mites. Effects of temperature and humidity Temperature • N. californicus [...] at variable conditions show that this can have a positive or negative effect on the population development of pests and beneficials depending on the

• Nothing beats original

  Koppert’s predatory mite solutions. Since 1967, we have been at the top of our game helping growers succeed with our unmatched portfolio of predatory [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Meet Koppert’s innovative lineup of predatory mites. Our commitment to continuous innovation and refinement has [...] a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest involved, climatic conditions, infestation levels,

• Citripar: user – friendly application and sustainable packaging

  March 31, 2025

  both its sustainability and user experience. Citripar , known for its effective biological control of Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) and vine [...] primarily recyclable materials. It consists of a recyclable cardboard tube, two recyclable plastic lids. This update reflects [...] continue working toward our goal of developing fully sustainable packaging in the future. Citripar is registered

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and [...] Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of [...] range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into

• Tobacco whitefly

  the transmission of viruses. Damage symptoms The larvae of whitefly need a lot of protein for [...] secreting of honeydew by whiteflies reduce the aesthetic value of crops. This is particularly [...] damage, including irregular ripening in tomatoes and sweet peppers, yellowing of the flower stalks in gerbera , and serious yellowing of the leaves of French

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  September 30, 2024

  Bossinga. The Product Manager has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and [...] Versatile and reliable Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of [...] range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into

• Jeremy Webber Discusses Limonica In GrowerTalks Magazine

  January 30, 2025

  Team Manager, Jeremy Webber, has an article in the February, 2025 edition of GrowerTalks magazine. In A Meaner Mite For A Badder Bug he gives an overview and history of the apex predator Amblydromalus limonicus and why it is so effective against [...] a grower and as a trusted biocontrol advisor. He’s worked with greenhouses of all sizes, growing a wide range of crops—edibles, ornamentals , and more—and

• Impatiens thrips

  tissue to die. The resulting silver-grey patches on leaves and the black dots of their excreta indicate their presence in the crop. The vigour of the plant [...] low in the crop. In sweet pepper the damage can be seen as discolouration of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and appearance of [...] immobile on the leaf tissue. Adults are found on both upper- and undersides of the leaves. This species of thrips is relatively large. Both males and

• Black vine weevil

  into corms, rhizomes and stem bases of plants. Larvae can also feed above ground within the stems of the plants. [...] vegetables and fruit crops but reduces the value of ornamental plants. Life cycle and appearance of Black vine weevil The life cycle of the black vine weevil consists of an egg, 6 or 7 larval instars, a pupal