• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually less productive. Contact our [...] with air and take on a silvery color. Adjacent cells may also die off. But the damage symptoms also differ by thrips species and by crop. And that's not

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  organism are regulated, maintaining the balance between organisms and their natural enemies. When organisms are introduced in areas where they are not native [...] because there are either no natural enemies, or they are not effective enough to keep the balance. These organisms then become pests which need to be controlled [...] natural enemies to control pests. Since greenhouse crops require repeated releases, natural enemies had to be produced on a large scale and released ahead

• Prevent internal spider mite contamination

  December 13, 2022

  new crop, and so on. Not to worry – there are several ways to minimize the internal contamination risks. Spider mite occurs in hotspots, and it’s important [...] department to another. Arrange special protective clothing for visitors. Spider mites are so small that they can very easily be transferred on tools, machinery [...] spreading to the rest of your organization. It’s only likely to be a real challenge when the infestation is really bad. However, the following guidelines

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  yellow-white in color and may be found attached to leaves. Larval stage: Cryptolaemus montrouzieri larvae are the primary predatory stage. They are elongated [...] their prey and consuming them entirely. Adult ladybirds and young larvae prefer the eggs and young larvae, while older larvae appear to prey on all stages [...] than 25 second and third instar mealybug nymphs. The larvae of the late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per

• Natutec biocontrol application devices

  tailored to meet the unique needs of our customers in different growing environments. Natutec enables growers to: Use biological control products in hard-to-reach [...] specialize in the production and supply of biological control products, including beneficial insects such as predatory mites , parasitic wasps , and nematodes [...] advice and information about Koppert biocontrol products that can be applied using Natutec technology. Endorsed by Koppert Natutec is a product brand of

• Visit Koppert's Tropical Experts at TPIE 2025, Booth #836

  January 6, 2025

  Center in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, January 22–24, 2025 and meet our knowledgeable technical staff. Heidi, Joe and Esteban will be available at Booth #836 to answer [...] you’d like to know about Koppert’s product line—they’re happy to share their technical expertise. If Thrips parvispinus is a concern be sure to mention it [...] visits are provided to Koppert customers free of charge. They’re the best way to get to know each client and the staff who implement the tropical bioprogram

• Biosolutions for Propagation

  biological and conventional options exist for other common offenders like aphids and whiteflies . Mass-trapping is key in both wet and dry stages, due to the [...] ship-sensitive stock crops produced in the US. Routine introductions of predators and mycoinsecticides like Isarid™ and Entonem are commonly applied. Entonem Isarid [...] Fungicide , Isarid™ , and Trianum ® Biological Fungicide are BioSolutions that thrive in wet conditions. Using Koppert products instead of chemical controls

• Sugar cane

  of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed into sugar or fermented to produce ethanol. The world’s sugar [...] cultivars are now complex hybrids. The crop has tall, fibrous stalks with distinctly jointed internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of [...] About Native to the tropical regions of South Asia and Melanesia, sugar cane belongs to the tall perennial true grass genus, Saccharum , of the family

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this is typically on plants close to the entrance or where it’s warm. Out in the field [...] Spidex Vital The How and Why of IPM Knowledge is critical to ensuring good biological control. And it’s no different when it comes to spider mite – the more [...] attack can really affect production! At 25°C, spider mites develop into adults within ten days and are ready to reproduce. A female mite lays 60 eggs, which

• Predatory insects

  lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly mobile [...] mobile and actively seek out aphid colonies, helping to keep their populations in check. Next to aphids, lacewings also contribute to the control of mealybugs [...] Predatory bugs are beneficial insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various