• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  play an important role in the biological control of many pests. Even more for pests that are difficult to control and where chemicals fail or are simply [...] times - 3 to 5 days apart. Foliar Larvae 1-2 million/L spray until run off Cranberry girdler and other caterpillars Chrysoteuchia topiaria and numerous [...] carpocapsae Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control hazardous pests in agricultural crops While plant parasitic nematodes are

• Two-spotted spider mite

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• Botrytis problems often have company

  December 20, 2021

  the plant defends itself by creating antibodies. Although plants can fight off the fungus, that point of initial infection is left weakened. This is an ideal [...] bacteria to strike. Hard to identify Botrytis is a necrotrophic fungus: it lives off dead material. But this dead material is from the host plant cells that the

• NECANN Boston 2026

  April 7, 2026

  to reduce the use of chemical pesticides by focusing on key biological control agents to fight insect pests and fungi that threaten cannabis plants. A [...] schedules and reliable natural products like Swirski-Mite and Isarid to control cannabis pest pressure. Koppert’s experts provide trusted tech support to [...] combat the aggressive Phorodon cannabis aphid . This year they’ll be showing off a new product, BioSulfur-S, a biologically derived sulfur solution that was

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  pesticides are not particularly selective – they may well kill off thrips , but they also kill off the natural enemies of other pests at the same time. It’s [...] Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Long Lasting Protection From Thrips and Whitefly Swirski-Mite [...] worryingly though is the fact that there isn’t yet a biological solution to control every species in every crop. Koppert is, therefore, investing in more R&D

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  that the spider mite is under control. Additional natural enemies will no longer be of any use. Often, it’s better to control the spider mite with a corrective [...] This means that they are heading towards their winter stage. They will crawl off to untraceable spots, such as the frame of the greenhouse, and will seem to

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  Amblyseius swirskii Articles about Swirski-Mite Swirski-Mite Helps You Stay in Control Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems with Thrips and Whitefly Swirskii Predatory [...] Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding We admit that biological control often takes some getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately [...] predatory mite from going hungry and maintain a population that always heads off developing problems straight away. You don't always need to use feeding mites

• Tomato Disease Top 10 Topped by mildew and Botrytis

  May 30, 2019

  prevent favorable conditions for germination. Specifically, this means controlling the greenhouse climate and, above all, preventing wet, cold spots. Only [...] all appear as white powder. Severely affected leaves turn yellow and fall off. A serious mildew infestation can have dire consequences for production! It's [...] symptoms appear, otherwise it will be difficult to get the situation under control. But just like before, prevention is better than cure. In addition to the

• Potato aphid

  Immatures have a light dusting of whitish-grey wax. The aphids instantly fall off the plant when touched.

• Long-tailed mealybug

  reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low in proteins. In order to gain an adequate