• Spical predatory mite: a true all-rounder

  December 13, 2022

  is only ineffective in crops such as tomatoes, so you'll have to find another solution to combat spider mites in these cases. The most common spider mite [...] Spider mite isn't a picky eater – it's found in almost every crop worldwide. But there is hope: the mite's natural enemy, the predatory mite in Spical [...] solutions But all that glitters is not gold. Predatory mites are ineffective in a limited number of crops, mainly the ones with sticky glandular hairs. Tomato

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 24, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species [...] species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] than if we were to search for a new natural enemy for each new challenge. That speed can mean the difference between a successful and a disastrous growing

• Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences

  February 2, 2023

  leads to discolored spots and dots. These patches are brown on white roses and white on red roses. Early damage to a cucumber fruit causes it to grow curved [...] leaves. Despite this, affected leeks usually command a lower price due to their less attractive appearance. A general side effect of thrips infestation is reduced [...] the expense of the yield. Compare it to a developing flu virus in your own body: it takes so much energy to control the pathogens that you are usually less

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern, considering that plants cannot fight back. Once a crop has to contend [...] A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses [...] poses a risk of virus transmission. Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that

• La Hacienda Fresh increases crop profitability thanks to biological control

  pest control has helped us to have a better yield by lengthening the harvest weeks. We have managed to reach 42 weeks thanks to the fact that agrochemical [...] have had a positive impact on their crops. "Koppert products are easy to implement, as long as we go hand in hand with the consultant to be able to release [...] implementation of a biological control program is one of the key tools that can help you achieve this. This is attested to by La Hacienda Fresh, a company that

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  Scout is a scouting tool for crops designed for accurate pest monitoring and real-time notifications. A crop scouting tool can contribute to making the [...] This is why we not only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as [...] crop scout app for a considerable time now, yielding positive outcomes. ''Scouting is more efficient, simple and clearer compared to previous methods. The

• Properly scouting for spider mite helps to avoid surprises

  July 5, 2022

  really – the mites don’t fly. To uncover this pest, it’s important to make regular checks of your crop. A good guideline is a weekly check of the entire crop [...] use, as the mites are not attracted to them. Even if there’s a contamination hotspot in the crop, you’re unlikely to find anything on the sticky traps. [...] Often, it’s better to control the spider mite with a corrective product that fits with IPM. During the dormant period, it may seem that a problem area in

• Using Casea for a healthier and safe asparagus

  since 1986, steps have recently been taken to apply them successfully in a broad spectrum of agricultural crops. A growing number of farmers are now using [...] not need registration in most countries, they require only a short development time to reach a new market. ‘The chemical solutions I used before were no [...] have to discard part of the harvest, as was the case before. Casea had done the job very well.’ Easy to use and no residue Beneficial nematodes are a broad

• Windset Farms® Partners with Koppert to Showcase Sustainable Pest Management Practices

  September 10, 2025

  10th, 2025 As interest in how food is grown continues to rise, WINDSET FARMS® has partnered with Koppert Biological Systems to launch an engaging digital [...] complex biological systems to life in educational and approachable videos shared on social media platforms. “Our customers want to know more than ever about [...] sustainability and how their food is grown,” said Randi Church, Marketing Manager at Windset Farms. “Our partnership with Koppert shares how science and nature