• Keep a Close Eye on Thrips

  May 21, 2020

  in monitoring the development of infestations. Regular scouting in the crop is also essential as it allows you to trace the larvae. This increases the chance [...] monitored very well with the aid of sticky traps. If the number of thrips caught is increasing, it's time for extra action! Sticky traps lure adult thrips Keep [...] requires practice. Considering how small the larvae are, a magnifying glass is an indispensable tool. It also helps if you know where to find the larvae

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  their ever stricter requirements are another factor that is growing in importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have [...] mites Biocontrol for Spider Mites Spidex: dos and don’ts in a nutshell Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product [...] causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves that fall off after a while, reduced photosynthesis, and unsightly

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  Koppert Biocontrols can help. If the pest infestation is already at critical mass an immediate solution is Cryptobug-L , predatory beetles in their larval state [...] get too close. There is no such thing as a harmless mealybug—it’s important to keep pressure on the stragglers. You’ll know Isarid ™ is working when you spot [...] of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 17, 2025

  integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab screenings to experimental greenhouses [...] each solution works in real Mediterranean conditions. “Our research approach is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted [...] impact Today, the demand for biocontrol in fruit trees and open-field crops is growing rapidly. And once again, predatory mites are leading the way. Natural

• Natutec Airobreez Brochure

  material The Airobreez is equipped with a closed dosage system. In combination with the precise distribution, this ensures no material is lost. Easy to use [...] Airobreez Natural protection, High-Tech application Natutec Airobreez is a handheld blower which has been specifically developed and designed for the [...] destination in optimal condition. The mortality rate of the natural enemies is kept to a minimum, less than 2%. Uniform & precise distribution The Airobreez

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  product management. She earned her masters in horticulture at Penn State. Heidi is available to discuss pest problems with growers and offer possible solutions

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

  September 30, 2024

  his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes [...] this mite’s use under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably [...] the popularity of the predatory mite. The fact that the sachet is industrially compostable is a further advantage for users. After use, you can clear away

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  will follow. It is the aim that this tool becomes a global go-to resource for information on biocontrol and biopesticide products. *CABI is an international [...] options for growers – has been launched in Kenya. Koppert Biological Systems is one of the partners to share its expertise to produce an innovative free-to-use [...] are authorized by national regulators for that specific search. Information is sourced directly from national governments’ lists or registered pesticides

• Looking Back at NECANN Boston 2025

  April 30, 2025

  get out of the greenhouses and circulate among the cannabis growers. NECANN is a hub of activity for New England growers of many ilks: home growers, small [...] the industry, these are topics that weigh heavily on growers’ minds and that is inspiring. Here are some of the questions they were asking: When do you deliver [...] three times a week for deliveries on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Product is shipped through UPS Next Day Air to ensure safe and timely delivery. Biologicals

• Protect Crops Against Redheaded Flea Beetle

  January 16, 2025

  stronger resistance so letting them reach that stage is too late. For the best treatment options the key is to target beetles at the vulnerable larval phase [...] of the game. Even though most applications happen in May or June, February is the right time to start planning to ward off redheaded flea beetle down the [...] one-two punch to break the life cycle before an infestation can occur. Capsanem is a nematode that attacks promptly and aggressively. "Isarid™, a fungus, attacks