• Heidi Doering Cited As Integrated Plant Health Expert

  May 18, 2026

  protection to biological or hybrid systems, and the defining change in mindset from reactive intervention to proactive, or [...] management. She goes into detail regarding the compatibility between chemical and biological inputs being a critical factor in the shift. Heidi explores the [...] production, university extension, sales, and technical product management. She earned her masters in horticulture at

• Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

  May 24, 2021

  beneficial. "I use it to combat spider mite in combination with Cucumeris, Feltiella, and Swirskii. Together, they create [...] the reason for me to try the new product." Crop rotation is a critical time in cucumber [...] in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots

• Spidex Vital Go: the ultimate multi-hotspot performer

  March 31, 2025

  a consistent population of predatory mites in the crop. The sachets ensure predators are present over a 2-week period, [...] Vital Go is also compatible with Spidex Vital bottles, making it a flexible and versatile tool for growers. Born to fight Spidex Vital Go predatory mites [...] to a distinctive red-orange hue, offering a visible sign of their efficacy. For more information on Spidex Vital Go and how it can enhance your integrated

• Kosarid FP

  Crops Cereal grains, corn, cotton, legume vegetables crops, oil seed crops, and soybean. Availability Kosarid FP is registered for sale in the following U.S. states and territories: KY, IL, IN, IA, MI, MO, OH Mode of action Kosarid FP will [...] Room temperature (below 75°F). Storage conditions Avoid direct sunlight and protect against freezing.

• Effective Biological Control: Keep a Close Eye on Everything

  April 9, 2019

  flowers. In some cases, it is useful to concentrate on the top of the leaves, and in [...] attractants in this application is aimed at catching as many pests as possible. Fungi and [...] enemies in good health. Regularly check some leaves and count your little soldiers so

• Sustainability Goes Further Than Biocontrol

  May 16, 2018

  The role of technology in biological control is set to grow even further; that's the prediction of Peter Maes, Koppert's director of Corporate Marketing. The latest techniques and technology are growing in importance in response to Koppert's broader field [...] Sustainably goes further than biocontrol. Learn More about Koppert Recommended for you Sustainable Cultivation Goes Much Further than Pests and Natural Enemies

• Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop?

  May 6, 2019

  Amblydromalus limonicus Thripor-I Orius insidiosus Other useful articles Entonem for Effective Control of Thrips in Ornamentals Swirski-Mite: First Aid for [...] getting into a crop: 1. They were already there Thrips are experts at hide-and-seek - especially hiding. In winter, the insect hides away in sheltered [...] greenhouse. 3. They come in with plant material Larvae and eggs can 'hitch a ride' on cuttings or young

• Event to Raise Global Plant Health Awareness

  December 16, 2019

  when it comes to plant health as this forms the basis for holistic and sustainable food production systems for the future. In order [...] event worldwide and finding key speakers and panels for the presentations and discussions to [...] an international not-for-profit organization based in London.

• The Benefits of Integrated Pest Management

  April 5, 2019

  Learn From Those Who Took the Leap New Approach Significantly Reduces Aphids in Soft Fruits More and more growers are opting for a natural approach to pests [...] Management (IPM) offers many advantages over chemical plant protection for you as a grower, for your employees, and for the sales chain. There’s a [...] plants, in turn benefiting the overall image of the retail sector. "The How and Why of

• FAQ Nematodes

  application? In nature they live in soil and are therefore effective against soil pests, [...] conditions, nematodes can, depending on their energy reserves, stay alive in the soil for a few weeks and look for a host. 3. Regulatory Do I need a [...] are packed in? In order for the nematodes to survive during transport and storage they