• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range [...] found elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these characteristics means that the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions [...] This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect

• Spotted Wing Drosophila

  the start of its invasion in 2008/2009, the spotted wing drosophila, which is originally from Asia, has spread extensively in North and South America and [...] losses in many berry crops, cherries and grapes. Damage symptoms After oviposition, the respiration tubes extend from the fruit but are difficult to see. [...] Larval feeding in the fruit leads to fruit tissue collapse. Even if the fruits have not collapsed, the occurrence of larvae within the fruit makes them

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important to uncover its [...] right measures in these hotspots, you can prevent the infestation from spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge [...] spider mite control Ten facts about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

• Big impact starts small

  May 1, 2023

  organisms in our micro products are a great way to biologically control various soil-borne diseases and foliar pests and are an effective alternative to chemicals [...] indispensable in numerous horticulture crops for many years. Benefits for growers Using microorganisms in crop protection can offer many benefits to growers [...] growers in mind Inspired by Nature: new design, same trusted quality Our micro products are small, really small. And although they are not visible to the naked

• Cotton leafworm

  pupation, caterpillars crawl to the ground and settle in the surface layers. The pupa is 15 to 20 mm long and reddish brown in colour. The forewings of the [...] pale green with a brownish head. In the last larval stage, they are 35 to 45 mm long. Coloration varies from grey to reddish or yellowish, with a median [...] containing 87 species of economic importance. It originates in Egypt, and is currently found in Africa, the Canary Islands, the Middle East and parts of

• Fall Armyworm

  disperse in a radius of about 500 km (300 miles) before oviposition, which is sufficient for them to move from seasonally dry habitats to wet habitats in Central [...] appear ragged or torn (similar to hailstorm damage in appearance). Life cycle of the Fall Armyworm Adult moths are 20 to 25 mm long and have a wingspan [...] the warm, humid evenings. Females lay their eggs in clusters of 150-200 and can lay up to 2000 eggs in a lifetime. Eggs are white, pinkish or light green

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 19, 2022

  Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than in others. Whiteflies multiply much faster on [...] that smaller insects find difficult to cope with. In other words, tomato plants have better defense mechanisms to guard against ‘intruders’ than other [...] How to control whitefly? Help, whitefly! Now what? The Spread of Whitefly Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly The Benefits of

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  August 18, 2021

  techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broader field of work. ‘If we can get to know and understand the plant better [...] The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing [...] it better.’ To read further of what the future holds for sustainable agriculture. Plus, the importance of learning more about the plant to better help

• Diamond back moth

  leaves. They often stick to leaves and frequently hide in crevices near the bud. In cauliflower and broccoli, pupation may occur in the florets. Initially [...] suggested to have its origin in Europe, South Africa or East Asia, but is now present wherever its cruciferous hosts exist and it is considered to be the [...] is highly migratory and wind-borne adults can travel long distances to invade crops in other regions. Damage symptoms The caterpillar is a surface feeder

• Operation Mealybug

  August 10, 2021

  resulting in greatly reduced harvests. Their protective waxy coating makes mealybugs difficult to control with chemicals, particularly in dense crops [...] equipped to seek out their prey, but are not guaranteed to remain in the same spot where they were applied. Koppert therefore now supplies them in the larval [...] Stand a Chance Powerful weapons are needed to deal with a mealybug infestation. Introducing the new heroes in the battle: the larvae and adults of the predatory