• How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’?

  September 20, 2021

  relying on the colour alone doesn't provide a solution either, as this varies depending on the ambient temperature and the food source. In this respect [...] 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 [...] 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

• Finish Clean with an IPM Based Program

  August 1, 2018

  of neonictinoids on these plants. Neonictinoids are harsh chemicals that growers spray on their plants to terminate pests that feed on the plant and cause [...] you must. The toolbox that brings us there has many different instruments. This makes the work of the IPM consultant so versatile, interesting and sometimes [...] balanced IPM program has become increasingly more importnat over the years. This is due in part because many large retail chains such as, Kroger, Home Depot

• Optimum Conditions for Bumblebees

  April 5, 2019

  and the bumblebees are almost literally in the dark. This means that they can spend less time on the job of pollinating. Help with navigation in the greenhouse [...] 'front door'. This helps them return home more easily and more quickly. The Metazet system, often used by Dutch growers, goes one step further: this comprises [...] bumblebees by making all aspects of their ‘work’ easy and pleasant. We do this by means of the Natupol system : these hives are equipped with all kinds

• Crop Protection

  solutions. No chemical residues Biologicals leave little to no residues on crops. This enhances food safety and reduces the risk of pesticide residues in the [...] protection provides effective pest and insect management without relying solely on chemicals. Predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial [...] approach to managing pests and diseases in agriculture. Instead of relying on synthetic chemicals, beneficial organisms such as predatory insects , parasitic

• Koppert One

  Assistant, Koppert One turns complex information into clear, actionable insights. This helps you optimize your Integrated Pest Management strategy, improve crop [...] application support is coming soon. Gain insights into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and pollinators Pesticides can impact natural enemies and

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

  July 20, 2020

  to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re usually on the underside of the leaf. The mites [...] 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 [...] in hot spots, so you should release extra predatory mites in these places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  controlling this aggressive thrips species. Scirtothrips dorsalis : Known for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is [...] 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

• No Risks for Employees or for the Environment

  October 22, 2019

  feltiae , but this time it was delivered by Koppert as the product Entonem , which was of exceptional quality. And, this time, success was on the cards for [...] chemicals by 80%. ‘We are incredibly happy about this reduction,’ says Federico Martínez Martínez. ‘This is very important to us, as we don't want to expose [...] even if the buyers don't follow the same path yet: that is the philosophy on which Plántulas de Tetela bases its investment in biological crop protection

• Trianum is a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  effect against various soil-borne diseases. This fungus targets the roots of the crop and feels especially at home on the roots of young plants. After applying [...] in the fight against many different soil-borne fungal diseases. However, this biological fungicide not only combats soil-borne diseases in a targeted way [...] more resilient crop, which gives the plant extra support in times of stress. This ensures that the plant is well-prepared and ready to defend itself against

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  fall and winter IPM! This is the most aggressive predatory mite commercially available. Even in cooler temperatures Limonica feeds on thrips of all sizes [...] wide range of opportunities to explore and network with industry colleagues. This year’s event will be held July 11–14, 2026 at the Greater Columbus Convention [...] like the larger larval instars, as well as whiteflies and spider mites . On several occasions it’s been observed feeding and laying eggs when it’s cool