• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  damage to fruits, and it requires an abundant prey population to sustain its effectiveness. It is not recommended for use in gerbera cultivation due to potential [...] against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted [...] eggs at the tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  November 8, 2024

  agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this [...] Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

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

  August 18, 2021

  useful insects is sometimes a disadvantage – especially if your intention is to build up a standing army of useful insects or mites in the crop before [...] of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand how to keep your standing army, standing, contact a local Koppert [...] food. The crucial question is: where have they gone? Most natural enemies really need their favorite pest to survive. When it is no longer present, they fly

• What is Thripex Plus?

  August 18, 2021

  come across a potted plant you may have noticed a small pouch hanging on the plant or on a stick in the soil. Don’t panic the pouch is harmless to you, your [...] future of a more sustainable and responsible approach in ridding plants of pests. To conclude, Thripex Plus, that sachet you found in your new plant is not dangerous [...] reason for the pouch is that it has been fighting off pests that want to feed off your new plant. This pouch is more commonly known as a sachet. Inside of

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  agent is effective to a larger or lesser degree. We conduct a great deal of research into this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this [...] Amblyseius swirskii is not only an extremely effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance [...] introduced in a variety of circumstances. Think of factors such as humidity, day length and temperature range that play a role in determining whether a biocontrol

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  pests and diseases is not only applied in greenhouses, but increasingly in outdoor crops too. Nowadays it is the major control method in Integrated Pest [...] biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" (van Lenteren et al. 2017). It is based on [...] when they occur in cultivated crops where natural control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and

• Koppert Registers New Biofungicide

  November 26, 2019

  available. Noli is a spray suspension that is applied directly to leaves, blossom and fruits of the plant. It effectively controls Botrytis in grapes and soft [...] the plant’s pathogens through mycoparasitism. ‘Noli integrated in a chemical program, has a comparable efficacy to a full chemical programme. As a standalone [...] standalone product it can often compete with a chemical program. It is therefore both suitable for IPM as organic farming. One of the advantages it has over chemical

• At a Glance: Allies in the Fight Against Whitefly

  August 18, 2020

  whitefly in each of its stages. The predatory beetle is used primarily in horticulture, particularly on gerbera and rose, While the ladybird tends to be deployed [...] roam 24 hours a day, consuming 90% to 95% of the eggs and larvae. Predatory mites are often used preventively, before a pest is known to be present. Many [...] too little to eat, they will fly on to a different spot. The mature beetles will only lay eggs once they are certain that there is enough food to raise their

• Top Reasons to Use Biological Control in Berries

  August 18, 2021

  effectively even in areas that chemicals are unable to reach. Resistance Management Biological control helps to avoid the risk of resistance to pesticides. [...] For a Cleaner, Safer Berry Food Safety Fewer pesticide applications delivers a cleaner, safer berry to the final consumer. Worker Safety 100% safe for [...] can be used in organic production where few miticides are currently available. Cost The cost of biological control per season is comparable to and often

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  through a Dosatron venturi injector. As nematodes are a biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective [...] efficacy, when used complementary to chemical solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side [...] experience. Growing in a sustainable manner with respect for our future generations makes it even more challenging. Koppert is committed to help you find the