• Chrysopa-E

  Presentation 90 ml cardboard tube. Carrier None. Application Apply evenly on leaves Avoid clusters of eggs Can be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec [...] (other products) with carrier material Dosage The dosage of Chrysopa-E depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Chrysoperla

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  Amblyseius swirskii and Amblydromalus limonicus These predatory mites feed on the eggs and young larvae of the whitefly . They also eat other pests. They [...] experts at tracking down whitefly, which they primarily do by smelling the plant’s reaction to the whitefly. Parasitic wasps can be used preventively but can [...] stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed in whitefly nests

• Want To Know Whether Spical Will Be Effective? Check, check, and double-check!

  July 20, 2020

  in colour, and the adults have two spots on their backs. They also move quite slowly. The predatory mites, on the other hand, move very fast. They’re also [...] However, if the crop continues to grow well after the infestation, the plants will at some point shed the damaged leaves. Grab your magnifying glass You’ll [...] how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites are easy to distinguish from each other:

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 27, 2021

  both preventive as well as reactive actions for growers, and on top of that, promote total plant health and a holistic approach. NatuGro is a perfect example [...] first UN International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste will be held on 29 September, recognizing the fundamental role that food production plays [...] other insects, microbials and natural pollination and their positive impact on resilient growth.’ Improved technologies and innovation ‘Our scouting techniques

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the USA, the Netherlands, Mexico [...] ensure an energetic population of Phytoseiulus persimilis that gives infested plants the best start for fighting hotspots. Spidex Vital includes several phases [...] in the crop. Trials showed a greater cumulative presence of predatory mites on infested leaves and proof of predation by Spidex Vital mites. Thanks to Koppert’s

• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  predatory bugs and predatory mites. These types of natural enemies can survive on pollen, for example. But without their protein-rich snacks, their development [...] as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  August 18, 2021

  Thrips is a big enemy for many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something [...] brush up your knowledge. Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis on a leaf 1. How can you recognize thrips ? These flying insects are slender [...] experts help you determine the identity of the intruders. 4. Thrips sucks plant juices from the upper leaf and/or flower cells, resulting in the characteristic

• Diglyphus isaea

  changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus [...] or in the evening The dosage of the parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea depends on climate, crop and leaf miner density and should always be adjusted to the [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for Diglyphus isaea

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  they feed on spider mites , their color changes to a distinctive red-orange hue, offering a visible sign of their efficacy. For more information on Spidex [...] forward with the launch of Spidex Vital Go , developed by Koppert. Building on decades of expertise, Spidex Vital Go offers growers a new, accessible, and

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  soil-dwelling predatory mite, Stratiolaelaps scimitus, that live on the soil around the plant and eat the thrips pupae that fall to the ground. [...] stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider [...] curative treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred