• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  deutonymph, and adult. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a large mite with a body length of up to 1 mm. The body is pale with a clearly visible brown dorsal shield, brown [...] The predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus is also known under the scientific name Hypoaspis miles . It is a soil-dwelling predatory mite occurring naturally [...] out the contents. Stratiolaelaps scimitus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees [...] treated a total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it [...] 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

• Accelerating Change in Food Production

  June 20, 2018

  conference encouraged the partners of EIT Food, a pan-EU consortium that focuses on the food sector, to work together to introduce and speed up the urgent changes [...] funded by NASA, to ultra-nutritious vegetables produced indoors; from biological control agents such as macro- and microbiologicals, to using the crop’s [...] exchange of ideas and collaboration. ‘We can learn from each other and achieve a lot if we work together.’ Speaking on behalf of EIT Health, the director of the

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  Warning Injury or death is possible, if you do not obey these instructions Caution Damage to the device or equipment is possible, if you do not obey these [...] device in a work environment. If you use the device for a different function, this is misuse. 2.2 Approved user • • The approved user is a person that [...] damage. Keep a dropped battery in a safe location for 24 hours to know if it has internal damage. Examples of internal damage are a hot surface or a damaged

• Biodiversity: Research into our positive impact on nature

  May 23, 2022

  already making a positive impact, we observe a trend where at one hand the transition to sustainable agriculture is being embraced by policy, on the other hand [...] nature itself, so it’s essential that biodiversity is something we treasure and promote. ‘Biodiversity is declining worldwide due to the loss of habitats [...] different locations, soils, crops and years. Nevertheless, it is important for us to show to our stakeholders the positive impact our solutions have on

• Once Again Koppert and CABI Collaborate

  October 8, 2018

  sharing was valuable to both organizations as it would promote vital food security in parts of the world where it was needed most. ‘CABI has a strong presence [...] natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed countries Dr Trevor Nicholls, CABI CEO, said he was proud to be working alongside [...] Biological Controls Available Know-How and Knowledge Sharing is Just One Pillar of Koppert's Mission for a Sustainable Future. Following the success of an earlier

• Keep Them Cool!

  July 16, 2018

  Bumblebees need to keep a cool head to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. ‘We go a long way to ensure that growers [...] damage to the hive.’ Hive location makes the difference Koppert’s guidelines advise growers to protect the hive against direct sunlight and to place it in [...] in a cool spot. For extreme ambient temperatures, the best practice is to help the colonies to keep cool during the hottest times of the day and allow them

• New Look Sachet for Spical-Plus

  June 18, 2020

  Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that offers biocontrol for various kinds of spider mite. Spical-Plus can be used to effectively prevent and [...] the same. The sachet itself acts as a rearing system for the slow release of predatory mites over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. Spider mite can cause severe [...] has a new sachet. This beneficial insect has successfully been used for years for the biocontrol of destructive spider mites . The new sachet is slimmer

• Biosolutions for Tropicals: Pest Control for Floral and Foliage Crops

  chemicals. Limonica: One Mean Mite Released to the American market a decade ago, Limonica is a meaner mite for a badder bug like Thrips parvispinus . The [...] succeeds due to its ability to feed on larger larval instars, not just smaller instars or eggs. Even in cooler temperatures, it continues to feed on many [...] Spidex attacks a two-spotted spider mite . To verify predation, check the bodies. Koppert’s unique rearing methods make it an indiator species, so they

• Biological Pest Control

  or parasitoids, to control invasive pest species. This method is typically used when a new pest species poses a significant threat to agriculture or ecosystems [...] referred to as biocontrol, is a method of managing pests using natural predators, parasitoids, or pathogens. This approach partners with nature to maintain [...] friendly products, the demand for biological pest control methods is likely to grow, making it a forward-looking choice for agriculture and pest management.