• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay [...] Of some species, a few dozen caterpillars can launch such a vicious attack on a plant within twenty-four hours that it’s no longer possible to salvage it [...] A pupa looks very different from a caterpillar, as it’s shorter and takes on a streamlined appearance. The skin is wrinkled at the beginning but splits

• Trial results onion fly and bean seed fly

  These actions kill and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The [...] their eggs near plant bases. Hatching larvae tunnel into the soil and feed on roots, stems, and hypocotyls, reducing water and nutrient uptake. This results [...] and application, as Capirel contains living organisms and should be applied on moist soil and not under direct sunlight. We spray a solution full of life

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

  September 30, 2024

  enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds of situations. For growers on their farms, this is one less thing to worry about.’ A bullseye The introduction [...] a rearing sachet, Swirski-Mite Plus . Then the Long Duration variant came on the market; due to a different composition, more predatory mites emerge and

• Atheta

  Population will fluctuate throughout the growing season, depending in large par on the prey population density. Appearance Atheta coriaria are typically light [...] soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Atheta, please follow the instructions [...] below is merely indicative. Tailored advice requires detailed information on local factors, such as the crop itself, climate conditions and the level of

• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything Koppert’s national ornamental consultant team manager, Jeremy Webber

• Great Results in Combating Grubs in Blueberries

  March 19, 2019

  the fight against grubs, we were supported by birds and badgers which feed on the larvae of this pest. We didn’t want to disturb the cooperation that nature [...] University of Life Sciences in Warsaw, and our employees, we carried out research on the effectiveness and development of nematodes in various substrates. Other [...] cooperation has resulted in a joint search for solutions to problems that appeared on the farm. ‘Together with consultant Tomasz Domański at Koppert Poland, we

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  however, local climatic and environmental factors which can have big impact on pollination performance. That is the reason why we developed best practices [...] pollination,’ says Remco Huvermann. ‘The effect of the outside temperature on the hive can be great however. A well visible, shady location near the ground

• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  crop is an ecosystem in which all living organisms interact. We capitalize on this system when using natural enemies. However, as a grower, you’ll also [...] another to strike. This applies to Botrytis , too. When this fungus grows on a wound, the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants [...] many problems, can transmit Botryti s from sick to healthy plants. If they go on to eat soft plant tissue, they create entry points for the fungus. You should

• Natural Enemies, Now a Division of Koppert Biological Systems, Inc.

  June 27, 2019

  clients with even better service while at the same time keeping our focus on quality products.” Natural Enemies was founded in 2014 when owner Shane Young [...] saw the emerging cannabis market and the need to help educate cultivators on the effective use of BCA's (Biological Control Agents). Over the last four

• More Sustainable Nematode Formulation

  December 28, 2020

  the carrier material has been entirely changed with a new formulation based on 100% biodegradable formulants. The new formulation has the advantage of being [...] Continued outstanding performance "Users will not easily notice the change based on the look & feel of the new formulation, except for the bags in the outer box