• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem as soon as the weather [...] stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious on any [...] enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths Spot the caterpillar! Ten need-to-know

• In Search of the Relationship Between NatuGro and Nitrogen Release

  February 18, 2020

  Vidi Parva at the start of the cultivation cycle and this is repeated every four weeks. Vidi Terrum is also applied at the start of the cultivation cycle [...] conditions on the American West Coast are less optimal than in the Netherlands, for example, and the stimulating effect of NatuGro is therefore automatically [...] automatically greater. As a result, the successful approach used in California is not easy to copy to other countries. In the Netherlands, for example, it has

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

  February 2, 2023

  predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the infestation level using [...] Customization is essential – choose the right product for the right situation. This means Swirski-Mite in bottles when fast action is needed or predatory [...] preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place for no more than one to two days. Use the swirskii predatory

• The nematodes are doing their job

  December 14, 2020

  ensue; the host is eaten from the inside out. The bacteria start by liquefying the innards, and then the nematodes slurp up the contents. At the end all [...] which is a good indicator that the treatment has been effective! The level of damage to your crop is also a good indicator of whether or not the nematodes [...] all that is left is the shell, which is why you will see the caterpillar or larva turn yellowish brown to brown over time, and shrink. Caterpillars are usually

• Spider Mite Control: The Essential Guide

  and as the chlorophyll is removed, the leaf, and eventually the whole plant, may die. Nymphs and adults of spider mites produce webbing in which the mites [...] affect a wide range of crops. The two-spotted spider mite ( Tetranychus urticae ) is by far the most important species in greenhouses and many outdoor crops [...] become completely covered with webs. The webbing affects the leaves appearance of the crop, which is a high concern in ornamental crops. Natural enemies for

• The Importance of Quality at Koppert

  December 3, 2019

  spider mites with the greatest ease, keeping the natural balance in the crop. This is why growers continue to opt for Spidex.” Read the first article here: [...] that Spidex remains at the top of growers’ options when it comes to the most effective biological control of spider mite. "The discovery and commercial [...] average quality At Koppert, the general quality control of Spidex is conducted once a week and each batch is checked. “While the standard average egg-laying

• The Revolutionary Spical Ulti-Mite Sachet

  October 28, 2019

  Industrial Compostable The sachet is made of a newly-developed foil and is 100% industrial compostable. It satisfies the conditions of the ‘Industrial compostable’ [...] mite). In addition, the predatory mite also has positive results in controlling various tarsonemid mites. Spider mite can cause severe damage in many crops [...] development together. There is a growing demand for controlling this devastating pest the biological way; Spical Ulti-Mite is part of the futureproof solution

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  know! The main idea behind IPM is that the greenhouse or field forms an ecosystem. The mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural [...] relationship, and each of the three sides of the triangle must receive the same amount of attention: You strengthen and protect the crop. You tackle diseases [...] problems do occur in spite of this, you can solve them using natural enemies. It's often even better to have the natural enemies on stand-by in the crop, even

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  enemies in the crop. After application, employees can go back to work in the crop straight away: there is no re-entry time, as with chemicals. The working [...] working environment is safer. Unlike chemicals, there is no danger of products penetrating the skin. Benefits for the sales chain: The products used are harmless [...] diseases in an environmentally friendly way. There is no risk of resistance development. The risk of exceeding government and retail residue standards is low

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  breeding in biofactories to packaging and worldwide distribution, every step of the process is carried out with rigorous standards. Bertha highlights the importance [...] of the cold chain during transportation, a critical factor that ensures the mites arrive in optimal conditions at their destination. Innovation in packaging [...] designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as the keys to success Bertha's