• Phil Gerry Featured On Fall IPM Podcast

  July 5, 2025

  Gerry is the featured guest on the Tech On Demand Podcast episode: A Biological Approach to Fall IPM . Phil is a Technical Sales Consultant for the Northeast [...] large nurseries and greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies [...] strategies to the topic of managing some of the most troubling pests in garden mum and poinsettia production. In the episode, host Bill Calkins and Phil discuss

• Entonem

  January 1, 1970

  15-20°C/59-68°F) Stir well and leave the contents to soak for five minutes Stir again and pour the contents of the bucket into the half-filled spray tank (except [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into a bucket containing

• Cryptobug

  January 1, 1970

  hotspot Apply in the evening Dosage The dosage of Cryptobug depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation [...] conditions The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montrouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective [...] effective at temperatures between 25°C and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Combined use For effective control of citrus mealybug and grape mealybug combine with Citripar

• Spidex

  January 1, 1970

  Carrier Wood chips. Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spidex depends on climate, crop and spider mite density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. [...] advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55

• Ervipar

  January 1, 1970

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develop inside the aphid, which converts [...] Buckwheat hulls. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

• Spical

  January 1, 1970

  Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains [...] or Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Spical depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start [...] (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis and Feltiella acarisuga . Precautions

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  October 21, 2024

  has been on the market. Nowadays the Ulti-Mite sachet is also available for our predatory mites Neoseiulus californicus ( Spical Ulti-Mite ) and Transeius [...] of bottles and paper bags. The innovative Ulti-Mite sachet, made from 100% industrial compostable foil, allows predatory mites to thrive and build strong [...] Extended release The breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over

• Aphipar

  January 1, 1970

  mummy. The adult parasitic wasp emerges through a hole at the rear of the mummy. The first mummies are noticed in the crop around 10-14 days after the first [...] parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps develops inside the aphid, which converts [...] Wood chips. Application Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction

• Koppert introduces nematode solutions for agricultural pests

  November 20, 2022

  leek, and the beet armyworm and other caterpillars in many crops, such as lettuce and baby leaves. Suitable for conventional and organic growers The good [...] growers is that they can apply these two biocontrol products with the most commonly used spraying and irrigation systems. Another plus is that the beneficial [...] researched and developed for the horticultural market, this biological solution is now performing well in outdoor crops to stop direct damage and safeguard

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant and creating an 'obese plant.' The result will be a plant that is more [...] like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk [...] Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for