• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  that progress did not require chemicals. It meant smarter solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable [...] how we treat our environment, ” he reflects. “ When we talk about healthy plants and healthy food, we must also think about a healthy lifestyle. Exercise

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza ( Aphidend ) [...] noticed good results with this aphid predator in strawberries. We therefore went on to examine whether this predator would also be effective at tackling aphids [...] set out five pots per hectare per week. This was started in week two, early on in the first cultivation period. Gall Midges and Parasitic Wasps Although

• Trianum can hold its ground

  February 2, 2023

  can, directly or indirectly, have a negative influence on beneficial micro-organisms: have effect on spore germination or mycelium growth. It is, therefore [...] even the use of most chemical products generally has little negative effect on the effectiveness of Trianum. Despite this, an approach free of chemicals [...] product is not harmful to Trianum , then look at the side-effects database on our website or via the side-effects app before use. You can also contact your

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae Key advantages of Limonica [...] exert pressure on thrips populations before they peak. The potential of Limonica against other thrips Although most data currently focuses on T. parvispinus [...] Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar larvae)

• Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly

  April 9, 2019

  necessarily need insects in order to survive; it can also build up its numbers on pollen. This is extremely useful as it means you can ensure there are enough

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  led to an improved recipe: animal proteins were replaced by proteins from plants. This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint [...] controls have led to the production of nematodes with the best shelf life on today’s market! How does it work? After application the nematodes search for [...] kill the insect and digest the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The

• Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals

  August 18, 2021

  effective biocontrol organisms and ensure that no visible residue is left on the leaves or fruit of the crop. After a long trajectory of research and [...] use less energy during their hibernation in the gel formulation. When used on time, they are more energetic to do the job they were made for,’ Product Manager [...] water, is a transparent solution. The former clay medium left a whitish film on the final product, which was affecting the economic value of ornamental crops

• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  shape of the antenna, hairs on the head and thorax, pattern on the head and thorax, fringe and hair on the forewings, and pattern on the forewings. Get in touch [...] thrips look very similar. And relying on the colour alone doesn't provide a solution either, as this varies depending on the ambient temperature and the food [...] americanus is the easiest to identify: these thrips have black and orange stripes on the abdomen. Remember that Thrips setosus looks very much like americanus

• BioSolutions for Redheaded Flea Beetle

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• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time [...] and Águilas, now extends beyond Spain. What started as a small team focused on adapting Koppert solutions to Mediterranean crops has become a globally relevant