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

  November 8, 2024

  in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new. And there is still no reason for that to change. The predatory mite Amblyseius [...] has taken his time to point out what the power of Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures [...] effective glutton, it can also be used in many crops and under a great variety of circumstances. In the first instance, it can be used in large fruiting vegetable

• Grapevine powdery mildew

  mildew vary according to the phenological growth stage and the severity of the infection. Early signs manifest as chlorotic (pale green to yellow) spots, which [...] the pathogen colonizes the epidermis, causing the skin to lose elasticity. This frequently leads to berry cracking, which severely compromises fruit quality [...] Botrytis bunch rot. Leaf symptoms Pale green to yellowish spots on the upper leaf surface Development of white to grey, powdery fungal growth Powdery coating

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  i prefers mealybugs, this species is known to be a polyphagous predator. Sometimes other insects related to mealybugs are eaten, such as soft scales or [...] Sometimes the larvae resort to cannibalism under these conditions. At a temperature of 21°C, during the whole period of its development to adult beetle, a larva [...] consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above 33°C their searching behaviour comes to a standstill

• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  from IPM to Integrated Plant Health . Based in the Netherlands, HortiDaily provides up-to-date information on technology, cultivation, and markets to growers [...] chemical crop protection to biological or hybrid systems, and the defining change in mindset from reactive intervention to proactive, or preventive, pest [...] inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the nature of the adoption curve—the rate at which biological or hybrid systems are being adopted

• High-tech Insect Production

  January 12, 2021

  transferred to the greenhouses and halls, and will soon also be transferred to the office building.’ This same principle has been applied to the units, [...] How large should the departments be and how should the layout and logistics routing be designed? What is needed to rear insects and what central facilities [...] Jansen (AAB.nl), Herjan Bak en Peter Couwels Koppert aims to make a significant contribution to sustainability, reducing CO 2 emissions and ensuring more

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  conditions for use of Stratiolaelaps scimitus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum temperature [...] on climate, crop, planting medium and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon [...] plant stems and offer a sustainable and environmentally friendly alternative to chemical pesticides. Stratiolaelaps scimitus for pest control Stratiolaelaps

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] information, and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein [...] Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s

• NatuGro in strawberry

  strawberry growers were able to increase their yields by 5 percent or higher, bringing their return on investment to four to five dollars for every dollar [...] Peter decided to dedicated themselves to finding an alternative method of crop protection . Nowadays we provide our biological solutions to more than 100 [...] of up to 500%; Higher production, bigger fruit size and better quality; Contains only naturally derived products; Boosts plant health and ability to defend

• Time For A Tune Up

  February 27, 2026

  regular IPM consultation is always free to Koppert customers, and that’s the way it should be. You trust us to create a custom Koppert BioSolution that [...] Potential problems can be identified quickly before getting out of control, and any blind spots in the existing IPM program can be promptly found and remediated [...] solutions that are both safe and healthy. They partner with nature to find answers to agricultural challenges and restore the natural balance of our planet

• Aphilin

  Aphilin depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively soon after [...] Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-4 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated a number of times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] Aphidius species at high temperatures (above 28°C/82°F). Combined use Can be used in combination with other aphid biocontrol agents, such as Aphidend