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

  March 3, 2023

  humidity is also important, as the spider mite like dry conditions. The spider mite lays more eggs when air humidity is low, so development is faster. [...] sure that you have enough natural enemies on standby. In some cases, climate control can also help. Temperature is the most crucial factor for population [...] enough nutrients. The mite then rids itself off the moisture by sweating, which is easier in a dry and warm climate. In other words, a combination of cold and

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 12, 2024

  Program Operation Mealybug What is Biological Control? The How and Why of IPM Curious about which mealybug product is the best fit for your vineyard operation [...] Avoid heatwaves Where to apply: Apply material directly to infested vines, on cordons or crown Benefits: Larvae look similar to mealybugs , so they can [...] apply: Towards the middle of vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece [...] consultants recommend chemical pesticides for spider mite knockdown. Jeremy Webber is an IPM expert and the National Ornamental Consultant Team Leader for Koppert

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading more easily. More worryingly though is the fact that there isn’t yet a biological [...] infestation. Infestation by the Western flower thrips is on the increase, and since this particular species is extremely resistant to pesticides, more and more [...] surprise when they did find it. Another example is Dichromothrips corbetti which affects phalaenopsis and is very difficult to get rid of. It had been around

• Koppert celebrates 50th anniversary

  January 5, 2018

  Resulting in more, better and safer food with less pressure on the environment. This is what we try to contribute towards each day.’ [...] Koppert Biological Systems will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. On Thursday, directors Henri Oosthoek and Paul Koppert announced the start of [...] celebrated with various activities over the year. For instance, the family company is organising an open day at its headquarters and will be hosting a symposium

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  Cyrille Verdun. The formulation still: … looks the same, is paste-like, and becomes a gel once water is added … leaves no residue … has the same efficacy! [...] the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation has the advantage of being [...] Continued outstanding performance "Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box

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

  February 2, 2023

  control. If pollen is present, this can be done later than with flowers without pollen. Use your observations as a guide. Customization is essential – choose [...] can, apply Swirski-Mite as soon as it arrives at your company, preferably on the same day. If you can't, store the product in a cool (10-15 °C), dry place [...] Use the swirskii predatory mites at the right time when the population size is still low. In principle, predatory mites work preventatively. Monitor the

• Biocontrol for Spider Mites

  April 24, 2020

  spider mites cause damage to the host plant by feeding on plant tissue and plant sap, primarily on the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and [...] the control of spider mites on cucumber plants, and thus laid the foundation for the biological control of many plant pests on numerous plants in the ho [...] of spider mites . Spidend is recommended especially when spider mites occur in colonies Packaging: each can contains pupae on leaf; 550 ml can, containing

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  April 16, 2025

  based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their [...] “ Our mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager Region South Europe MEA. Kris adds: ‘ I am so proud

• Ten Facts About Thrips

  April 26, 2019

  many crops and is a problem that can quickly take on big proportions. As a grower, your approach to handling this insect is something you can't take lightly [...] la occidentalis on a leaf 1. How can you recognize thrips ? These flying insects are slender and extremely small (between 0.5 and 2.5 mm long). 2. The [...] Whitefly Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Thrips is a big enemy for many