• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  May 3, 2019

  chrysanthemums ), and potted plants. Yet, it does have a few preferences. To begin with, swirskii does not like extreme cold. You can store it for a short [...] it does even better at 25-30 °C/77-86°F). Although it still develops up to 36 °C/96.8°F, it does not do well at higher temperatures. Not only does temperature [...] fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii mite does not feel at home: tomatoes . Swirski-Mite contains the predatory mite Amblyseius

• Chrysanthemum

  chrysanthemums are more striking than the wild varieties. The flower heads can look like daisies or pompoms or buttons. This particular genus consists of many hybrids

• FAQ Nematodes

  FAQs Beneficial nematodes 1. Nematodes in general What are nematodes? Nematodes are microscopically small (0.6 to 1 mm), unsegmented worms that occur [...] soil life. How do entomopathogenic nematodes work? Nematodes are actively looking for a host or using an ambush strategy to reach their host. Once in contact [...] filters if finer than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle

• Swirski-Mite

  Demands More R&D Quality is Key at Koppert! Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To? Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Swirskii Predatory Mite [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Everything

• Hemp russet mite

  cannabicola ) belongs to the family Eriophyidae (gall and rust mites). It does not produce galls but lives freely (vagrant) on hemp/cannabis plants. Aculops [...] 0.05 mm in diameter and adults are around 0.2 mm long. Nymphs and adults look very similar.

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  Biological control is much more effective if you have a clear picture of what is happening. You should establish whether the infestation is getting worse [...] absolute necessity in order to recognize and ‘identify’ them. Where should you look to find insects? This varies by crop and by pest. Sometimes you need to focus [...] Recognizing fungi and bacteria is a more difficult exercise. Some common fungi, like mildew for example, are easy to identify. In the case of crop wilting, it

• Enjoy multiple benefits against spider mite with Spical

  December 14, 2021

  tips on board, and you can be assured of an optimal result. Spical is almost like an insurance policy against spider mites . If you use the product before [...] Spical will waste no time getting to work in case of an emergency. Not only does this prevent considerable damage, but it also means you hardly need to use [...] reproduce exponentially, causing the infestation to spread through the crop like an oil slick. The result is yellow leaves that fall off after a while, reduced

• Cucumber

  aphids, eventually killing them. Additionally, lacewings like Chrysoperla carnea and fungal agents like Isaria fumosoroseus also contribute to aphid control [...] small insects, have a notable impact on cucumber crops, with various species like Cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii ), Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani [...] Leaf miners pose a persistent challenge within cucumber crops, with species like Tomato leafminer ( Liriomyza bryoniae ), Pea leaf miner ( Liriomyza huidobrensis

• Cannabis

  Partner with Koppert Look & Listen Philosophy To solve a problem, the Koppert Consultant arrives on-site for a no cost up-close look. Subtle nuances can [...] are Ulti-Mite Sachets? Insight to the Production of Nematodes Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Download Your Cannabis Pest Control Poster

• Biological seed treatment

  resilience against abiotic stress, like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological [...] seed treatment consists of active ingredients that can include microbes like fungi and bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological [...] the beneficial ingredients are available to the seed when it requires them. What are the benefits of biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment