• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  Aphids and other Pests Effective control with Chrysopa-E! Chrysoperla carnea By using an earlier phase of lacewing - the natural enemy of aphids , mealybugs [...] which uses the egg stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are [...] Chrysopa-E, the grower has a very large army of biological control agents ready for action. Chrysopa-E eats all types of aphids , mealybugs and Echinothrips, so

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: [...] the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball. These [...] in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite considerably. Adult females are half

• 4 key benefits of biological crop protection

  March 19, 2024

  The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management Growers nowadays are facing many challenges, constantly adapting to changing conditions. One of these challenges [...] intervals will offer growers flexibility and help them be in control of their moment of harvest, maximizing yield and quality. [...] processing. Flexibility allows growers to coordinate these activities more effectively, optimizing efficiency and reducing bottlenecks in the supply chain. Enhancing

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  Plants are at the top end of the market. Biological plant protection is an additional pillar that supports this position. ‘This type of plant protection is a [...] crop and control of the thrips is maintained at the right level. The method works fine in this automated production system, which is, of course, very reassuring [...] current thrips predators are not sufficiently effective against these pests. The company therefore sprays a product of natural origin, such as Mycotal, twice

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only control pests effectively but also yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing environmental impact. The future of sustainable agriculture [...] Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] different pests, he sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with

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

  July 20, 2020

  , you’ll definitely want to know whether your IPM strategy is having an effect. Simply take a magnifying glass to quickly see how Spical is doing. Spider [...] places. This is also where you’ll be able to see whether your strategy is effective or not. If it is, the affected areas won’t grow in size. You’ll still be [...] While this isn’t such a problem for vegetable crops, it can lead to loss of sales value for ornamental crops. However, if the crop continues to grow well

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spider mite is a global [...] recently been spread by drone over the vast strawberry fields of California. Hairs limit the speed of movement Unfortunately, all that glitters is not gold, and [...] the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on

• Municipality Venray: biological control of oak processionary caterpillars

  In the Municipality of Venray a third of the tree stock in the area, some 11,000 trees, is oak. ‘We’ve been using Koppert’s nematode product Entonem as [...] ’ explains Joep van Bergeijk, coordinator of oak processionary caterpillar management for the Municipality of Venray. ‘We use nematodes at locations in [...] outlying areas where there might be protected species of butterfly and moth. The major benefit of Entonem is that nematodes kill fewer other caterpillars

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why [...] these products form an increasingly effective defence against pests - without the downsides of chemicals. The influence of the Spanish research department [...] pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful

• Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital

  February 3, 2021

  process and efficacy." Proof of predation The characteristic orange/red color of Spidex mites is caused by pigments that are part of spider mites . Spidex Vital [...] biocontrol of spider mite, Koppert Biological Systems has improved its top selling Spidex biological solution making it even more effective for growers [...] worldwide. Predatory mites in more different stages of development prolong and dramatically increase their effect on spider mite infestations. For growers in the