• Thripex with More Punch - Now Available in Bulk

  August 18, 2021

  with Thripex A trusted biological solution for thrips infestations, Thripex , now offers even better protection for this harmful pest in a highly concentrated [...] optimal efficacy in many crops - especially soft fruit. ‘We see that other measures to control thrips are losing ground, increasing the need to work with predatory [...] mites ,’ says Product Manager Tim Bossinga. ‘In response to this demand for more predatory mites per square metre, Koppert now has a product with a higher

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  Botrytis is an above-ground fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions [...] unfavorable, the damage can get out of hand. To avoid this, it's important to know the following 'Botrytis facts'. Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This [...] powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem. The fungus penetrates the plant cells with a pollen tube, kills them, and feeds on the contents of these

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  sulcatus , is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate [...] regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will continue to experience [...] experience problems. This is why there is a need for a biological approach. Biological solutions The larvae and pupae of the black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus

• Anagyrus vladimiri

  Anagyrus vladimiri is a parasitic wasp belonging to the Encyrtidae family. This parasitic wasp is particularly effective for mealybug control, a common pest affecting [...] Anagyrus vladimiri is used for the control of the following pests: Citrus mealybug ( Planococcus citri ) Vine mealybug ( Planococcus ficus ) The parasitic wasp [...] wasp Anagyrus vladimiri is available at Koppert as Citripar . Anagyrus vladimiri products Citripar Expand all items How to use Anagyrus vladimiri The parasitic

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator in biological pest [...] pest control . Originating from Australia, this beetle species preys primarily on mealybugs , including species such as the citrus mealybug and the long-tailed [...] mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( Planococcus

• Steinernema feltiae

  feltiae nematodes Steinernema feltiae is a species of beneficial nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic [...] for their effectiveness in controlling a variety of pests, including flies (i.e fungus gnats ), thrips , beetles , caterpillars , lace bugs and sawflies [...] hosts by entering through natural openings, releasing symbiotic bacteria that kill the host within a few days. They are often applied to the soil as a biological

• ISARID_v3.0_8.4__24.11.20__10lb_CMM_242319.pdf

  stay out of smoke. PF 242319 242319 Isarid 10lb US21001 BL.indd 1 11/25/24 7:51 AM BLK 12-11-24 242319 6.25" x 10.125" 6.25" x 8.75" BLK CYAN [...] ..... 82.0% TOTAL............................................................................................. 100.0% *Contains a minimum of 2 x 109 colony [...] ............ 100.0% *Contains a minimum of 2 x 109 colony forming units per gram of product (dry weight basis) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN CAUTION

• BACILIRID_SDS_v1.0.pdf

  Inc. 1502 Old US 23 Howell, MI 48843 1.3 CONTACT INFORMATION: Tel: +1 (810) 632-8750 Fax: +1 (810) 632-8771 E-mail: info@koppert.com 1.4 EMERGENCY CONTACT: [...] SAFETY DATA SHEET SECTION 1 - SUBSTANCE IDENTITY AND COMPANY INFORMATION 1.1 PRODUCT NAME: BACILIRID™ BIOLOGICAL FUNGICIDE 1.2 COMPANY INFORMATION: Koppert [...] Center 1-800-222-1222 SECTION 2 - HAZARD IDENTIFICATION According to Regulation 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard; 29 CFR Part 1910.1200 2.1 Clas

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  A spider mite attack can develop at lightning speed, leading to an ‘explosion.’ No need to worry! As a grower, there are ways to limit population development [...] development. Start by making sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial [...] population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth continuously increasing to 30°C before slowing

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  A spider mite outbreak requires rapid action, and the earlier you deal with it, the better. This requires you to be constantly alert, and proper scouting [...] scouting is crucial. Using sticky traps for spider mite is of little use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in [...] crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. It’s logical really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular