• Isarid

  Isarid works best in a pest management program designed to keep insect and mite populations below levels that damage plants and other food crops. Integrate [...] spores of Isarid come into contact with the insect pest they attach to the body and begin to grow almost immediately. Once the spore germ tube penetrates the [...] hyphal bodies in the host body. The Isarid microbe mechanically disrupts the host’s internal organs and initiates tissue necrosis. This leads to lack of feeding

• 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 [...] 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 you know about [...] attention to warm spots where there is little wind. The variation is great – there are more than 1200 species of spider mite. Some have evolved to ‘specialize’

• Phil Gerry at CAES Symposium at UCONN

  September 4, 2025

  greenhouses in the Northeast and Northwest before joining Koppert in 2021, and brings a wealth of practical knowledge and creative strategies to the topic [...] and passing new findings on to people trying to solve agricultural, public health, and environmental problems. Click here to learn more about CAES and its [...] Natutec Airobreez works at the upcoming CAES Biological Control Conference for Ornamental Growers in New Haven, Connecticut. He’ll also be explaining why

• Sugar cane

  internodes. These are rich in sucrose and can reach heights of between two and six metres. The sucrose is extracted in mill factories to be processed into sugar [...] 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 [...] family Poaceae . In terms of production quantity, it is the world’s largest crop. Over time, sugar cane species were interbred and the major commercial cultivars

• Show Whitefly a Yellow Card

  July 16, 2018

  Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Horiver Rollertrap With summer temperatures up in the high 70s and high 90s in some places, pests [...] growers an early indication of the pests in their greenhouses and the opportunity to find the right biological solution in good time. Timely intervention can [...] other pests in your crop. Outstanding quality Independent research has established that Horiver sticky traps come out top when compared to similar products

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 17, 2025

  Koppert consultant to dial in a cost-efficient, highly effective solution tailored to your specific crop, for the long haul. Connect with us to schedule a visit [...] they become a problem as soon as the weather starts to warm up in spring. To make matters worse, these pests have a waxy coating that’s like a suit of armor [...] some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming more of a problem. These spores lie in wait and are highly infectious

• Pollination checklist Growing lights

  need max. 2 hours to return to their hive 15:00 Do not keep a hive closed for longer than one day unless additional pollen is fed to the bees. Bumblebee [...] by the sun in spring and late autumn. The later the lights are turned on, the more time (overlap with daylight) there is for the bumblebees to pollinate [...] Systems allow the bumblebees to fly when there is enough daylight present. Wireless BeeHome system (WBH) can be controlled either by using a timer or by

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  infestation level in crops that may already be under some stress, such as in hot and dry conditions. In this situation, it’s useful to reinforce Spical [...] is growing in importance. Spider mite is fast becoming resistant to pesticides. If you don’t have to use them as much, they will continue to be effective [...] no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use any chemical

• Eggjuvant

  maintain eggs in suspension. The eggs should be in solution no longer than 90 minutes after being mixed. Longer periods in suspension may result in poor egg [...] gallons of spray. Combined use To be used in combination with Chrysopa E Storage conditions Store in a cool, dry place. Store in original container only. Do [...] surfaces and allows emerging larvae to hatch closer to their food source. Availability Eggjuvant is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and t

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe damage in any crops. Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory [...] for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be used to effectively prevent and control spider mites.