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

  July 20, 2020

  completely round and sometimes a little coloured, whereas predatory mites ’ are slightly larger, oval, and translucent. If Spical ’s done a good job, you [...] spots won’t simply disappear. While this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the [...] magnifying glass You’ll need a magnifying glass to inspect your crop closely, as this is how you can identify both spider mite and predatory mites . They’re

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  providing superior customer service and educating growers about the benefits and the patience needed for development of a successful IPM ( integrated pest [...] industry as a leader in chemical-free pest management. This reputation now supported by Koppert can ensure growers access to Koppert’s line of high-quality [...] excited and grateful that the Natural Enemies team has joined Koppert Biological Systems, Inc. Since 2014 Shane and his team have developed and grown the

• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured scales in citrus . The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," [...] Research and development The testing and development of several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to [...] crop health and resilience and protect against diseases and pests. The use of natural enemies, such as parasitic wasps , differs from the use of conventional

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  pests and soil-borne fungi, how can we therefore reduce the use of insecticides and fungicides in strawberries, and how can we increase the effect of our [...] One of the effects of NatuGro is increased absorption of nutrients, including nitrogen. However, plants can also absorb too much of this element and become [...] to absorb too much nitrogen? And can we prove that nutrient absorption remains effective and that levels of production and fruit quality remain unchanged

• Swirski-Mite: the do’s and don'ts in a nutshell

  February 2, 2023

  bags for prevention and a long-term approach. Keep track of the effects, and learn as you go. Learn about the biology of pests and their natural enemies [...] careful consideration. They, too, can occasionally have a negative impact on the vitality of the predatory mites as a side effect. Contact our experts today! [...] against persistent thrips Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] s is a versatile predator, effective against a broader spectrum of small pests, including thrips and whiteflies. It originates from tropical and subtropical [...] feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big appetite compared to other predatory

• Red Headed Flea Beetle Eradication Described in April 2025 GrowerTalks Issue

  February 25, 2025

  , and a surprising discovery involving nematodes and cranberries. Jeremy goes into detail regarding the subsequent trials, and paints a picture of the [...] facilities, and was Director of Operations for a large perennial wholesale nursery. He’s shipped a wide range of perennials, shrubs, annuals, and edibles, [...] Beetles Coleoptera Beneficial nematodes Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future The How and Why of IPM We Know What Eradicates

• Ten tips to effectively tackle whitefly

  March 6, 2023

  Biological Control? At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly The Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Everything Still [...] biological control to use and when. In addition to damage by feeding on crops, whitefly can contaminate the leaves and fruits and transmit viruses. The tobacco [...] crops, including pepper and tomato , it’s a safe bet that you’ll receive a visit from whitefly sooner or later. As such, it’s a good idea to initiate preventive

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  staff, and R&D, we are now able to successfully produce and deliver Limonica on a large scale.” The importance of patents for innovation and reliability [...] exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth knowledge [...] submitted a new project to R&D. Together with production, they reviewed the entire process, from the type and quantity of feed to the composition of the rearing

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  traditional and organic agriculture come together. Koen shares his personal experiences and insights about the future of agriculture, where traditional and organic [...] path to the future. "You grow into it a bit," notes Koen. With the growing availability of knowledge and the number of biological crop protection products [...] expects more and more that agriculture is environmentally friendly and responsible. And that the vegetables consumers eat are safe. Future of biological