• Ten facts about Spical

  August 1, 2022

  versions: in a bottle and in slow-release sachets made of paper or foil . You can scatter the mites from the bottle or disperse them using a blower. You [...] Mediterranean Sea and in North and South America. Neoseiulus californicus mainly eats spider mites but can also survive on other mites, insects, and pollen. As [...] As this predatory mite isn’t a picky eater, you can also use it preventatively and give it a head start. The Spical predatory mite is more resistant to

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  ) is a predatory mite that feeds on a wide range of pests, including thrips (both first and second instar larvae), whitefly eggs and nymphs, and, to some [...] with supplemental feeding. A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis larvae A. limonicus egg laying and predation capacity on S. dorsalis [...] at a broad temperature range, allowing winter and summer introduction. High reproductive capacity and fast population build-up. Strong mobility and ad

• Natutec Scout Wins GreenTech Innovation Award 2019

  June 11, 2019

  for both growers and our own consultants because it provides a digital platform for the registration and analysis of not only pests and diseases, but also [...] location without having to physically count the pests or make notes behind a computer screen or laptop in your office.’ Real-time Insight Into the State [...] Horiver sticky traps to identify and count the insects in the crop. The IPM-data is then stored in a central database and offers growers the possibility

• Mealybug control: Which beneficial should I use in my vineyard?

  April 22, 2024

  Luckily all of the beneficial insects below can be used simultaneously and will give you a more robust mealybug program when used together; however, if you need [...] vineyard blocks Open perforated boxes and leave on the ground (away from visible ant nests) Benefits: Easy to apply Can fly and lay eggs Cryptobug uses the mealybug [...] Management strategy marks a solid beginning. Nonetheless, it's crucial to acknowledge that every crop poses unique challenges and factors. For personalized

• Help, whitefly! Now what?

  June 2, 2022

  with whitefly attacks, are uncertain, or prefer to consult with someone, please contact a Koppert consultant and request advice on the steps that you should [...] should you start? And what is the most effective method of control? The following tips will help you when whitefly makes your life, and that of your crop [...] strategy that you intend to follow and stick to it. Scout the crop thoroughly. Is the infestation localized to one spot or spread throughout the crop? To choose

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 12, 2021

  that fall off after a while, reduced photosynthesis, and unsightly webs. This inhibits production in vegetable and ornamental crops and can even render them [...] other insects or pollen and spread through the crop as it does, patiently waiting for spider mites to appear. Slow-release sachets Spical-Plus and Spical Ulti-Mite [...] chemical correcting agents – benefits all round. Spider mites are a very annoying pest, and that’s putting it mildly. The mites reproduce exponentially, causing

• Integrated crop management: the key to sustainable business operations

  September 19, 2022

  varieties, fertilization and soil health, water management, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Using natural enemies above and below ground Implementing [...] natural enemies both above and below ground, which is crucial to achieving good, high-quality yields both now and in the future. Or you could say: integrated [...] protection products, plus emission restrictions), and the fact that diseases and pests are becoming resistant to certain agents all make it increasingly difficult

• Lift Off for Koppert Innovation

  January 14, 2020

  accuracy and efficacy. Previously, these living organisms were dispersed manually or from moving vehicles – a method that is labor-intensive and prone to [...] Thripex , Limonica , Cryptobug-L , and Chrysopa to combat a range of pests such as spider mites and thrips , in a variety of crops. The Natutec Drone [...] in California and we can now say that extensive trials of the Natutec multi-carrier release system have been a success.” The drone has a wingspan of 5

• What is Biological Control?

  September 15, 2020

  Biological control Biological control or biocontrol is defined as "the use of a population of one organism to reduce the population of another organisms" [...] organisms have one or more natural enemies by which populations of an organism are regulated, maintaining the balance between organisms and their natural enemies [...] control is insufficient. Early biocontrol Biological control is a common practice in agriculture and, for centuries, it was the only way to control pests. Natural

• Koppert Collaborates to Launch Free Biocontrol Tool

  February 14, 2020

  reduce their reliance on chemical pesticides and produce safer and healthier food. The launch comes as CABI and its partners mark the inaugural International [...] biological products in order to meet market or export standards, satisfy consumer demands for healthier and safer food, and reduce pressures on the environment [...] the portal enter their country and crop pest problem query to start a search which generates information on biocontrol and biopesticide products that are