• What is Thripex Plus?

  May 30, 2018

  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 [...] Additionally, the sachet contains grain mites which the predatory mite feeds on before it leaves the sachet. These predatory mites, which are the “good bugs [...] pesticide applications. The “bad bugs” that this mite seeks out and feeds on are part of a group of pests called thrips . These pests are minute black

• Bayer's New 7.5 Acre Corn Breeding Greenhouse

  March 9, 2020

  hydroponic corn, Bayer’s new 7.5 acre Marana greenhouse is ready for operations. On March 4 th , 2020, Bayer hosted their official ribbon-cutting ceremony and [...] brought with them, live predatory insects under microscopes to offer a “hands-on” demonstration for the employees of Bayer and the local public. Furthermore [...] industries will continue to grow, as the Bayer organization raises the bar on greenhouse technology and production.

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  April 24, 2018

  dependent on the number (dosage) applied and the size of the host population. In this regard, it is important that Larvanem and Entonem be applied on uncovered [...] hus sulcatus) can be controlled with our beneficial nematodes . Depending on the soil temperature our product Larvanem (Heterorhabiditis bacteriophora) [...] nematodes actively hunt for the larvae and penetrate them. The nematodes then feed on the contents of the larvae, releasing certain bacteria from their intestinal

• New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits

  March 21, 2019

  Aphid Levels Through Prevention The approach that has been developed is based on the preventative use of the gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza ( Aphidend ) [...] noticed good results with this aphid predator in strawberries. We therefore went on to examine whether this predator would also be effective at tackling aphids [...] set out five pots per hectare per week. This was started in week two, early on in the first cultivation period. Gall Midges and Parasitic Wasps Although

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  of food and ornamental crops. Spidex is a biological control product based on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is nothing new, having first [...] first been introduced in 1967 when it was used solely in greenhouses on both vegetable and ornamental crops. It has since been proven that Spidex is an effective [...] fruit crops. Citrus is an important area of application. We are constantly on the lookout for new techniques for using this predatory mite: these natural

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving force behind our [...] produced to protect greenhouse cucumbers from spider mites , Koppert has gone on to explore and develop a range of predatory mites that can now be successfully [...] and transportation of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered mites on green leaves, which we transported in plastic containers. You can imagine

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  y so far. However, effectiveness of the nematode solution depends largely on a number of factors; temperature, time of application, larval stage of pest [...] These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  Orius insidiosus Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Ten Facts About Thrips Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spider mite and [...] stages of the spider mite are in particular danger if this predatory mite is on the prowl. The predatory mite is a tough one and won’t be fazed if the spider [...] curative treatment with Spidex is used, leaving Phytoseiulus to do the job on its own. Except when your climate is warm and dry, then Spical-Plus is preferred

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  like: grey 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 [...] diseases in agriculture and horticulture, complete with detailed information on damage symptoms, development, preventive measures and effective control strategies [...] and is even active at very low temperatures (up to 0°C). The fungus survives on plant parts, bulbs, or in the ground. The spores of the fungus germinate in

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 5, 2024

  cucumber grower battling with persistent spider mite infestations when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son [...] hurdles, the predatory mite began to show promise. ‘My father had given up on chemical agents as their effect had diminished. He was very persistent when [...] supermarkets imposed higher requirements for stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and