• Aphids—Go Time Appears in GrowerTalks Magazine

  February 25, 2025

  Aphids Hemiptera USA - distributors Crop Monitoring and Scouting What is Biological Control? Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything [...] Aphids—Go Time he discusses key points about the main types of aphids growers are most likely to encounter this spring, including the melon or cotton aphid [...] now because this is the time to get a biocontrol plan in place, so crops are protected from the very start of the season. Jeremy Webber rose through several

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  climate, predatory mites are somewhat less keen on it. Spidex Vital still has to prove itself in such dry conditions. I want to see what happens. However, it [...] switch to Spidex Vital . His initial experiences in using the new product are positive. "I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life," the cucumber grower begins [...] biological system. Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital has done what Sjaak van Dijk expected of it. A week after the first deliveries were released

• Botrytis: ten must-knows

  November 15, 2021

  fungus, and there are many species. The fungus is found all over the world and can infect a wide variety of plants. If conditions are unfavorable, the damage [...] soft fruit, petals, and lush leaves. Crops with firm leaves are much less attractive and are therefore at a lower risk. The species Botrytis cinerea can [...] facts'. Botrytis is also called 'grey mold'. This name indicates exactly what the fungus looks like: grey powder on leaves, flowers, fruit, or the stem

• Flies

  conditions. Solutions for fly control Learn more about What are flies? There are several flies that are pests in agriculture, horticulture and mushroom cultivation [...] Biological control of flies Flies are a common pest problem in greenhouse and field crops, where they disturb plant growth, spread diseases and affect [...] cultivation. Species that can cause damage or nuisance, are particularly small flies of the families Sciaridae ( sciarid flies ) and Ephydridae (shore flies)

• The How and Why of IPM

  April 4, 2019

  we see everywhere today. But what does it mean, exactly? And how do you apply this method successfully? We'll tell you what you need to know! The main idea [...] mutual relationships between crops, their attackers, and the natural enemies are of crucial importance. There's actually a kind of triangular relationship [...] emergencies should you resort to chemicals – and then only those means that are relatively friendly to the natural enemies. Otherwise the ecosystem you have

• How-to-Use Videos Now Available

  April 4, 2019

  Currently, the videos are available in English and Dutch subtitles with additional languges coming in the near future. These videos are to showcase that using [...] that help understand Koppert's products in detail. There are also great videos to understand what fuels Koppert to be the leader in biological pest control [...] launched 47 new How-to-Use product videos with many more to follow. These are now available on Koppert's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/user/

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• Knowing & recognizing

  guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and [...] phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  global trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out [...] chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain.

• Leaf miners

  sustainable crop production. Solutions for leaf miner control Learn more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) [...] this family, only eleven are truly polyphagous. The species that cause most damage all belong to the genus Liriomyza and are very common in temperate regions [...] Biological control of leaf miners Leaf miners are damaging pests that tunnel through leaves, reducing photosynthesis and weakening plant growth. Their