Predatory insects

advantages, promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly approach to managing pest-related issues. Here are some key advantages: Sustainable pest control Predatory [...] Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species [...] lions," are particularly effective in controlling aphids . They use their strong jaws to grasp and consume aphids at a high rate. The larvae are highly

Integrated Pest Management

What is IPM? Integrated Pest Management, often referred to as IPM, is a sustainable and environmentally responsible approach to pest management. It employs [...] decisions about control strategies. Control When necessary, control measures are employed, using the least harmful methods first. Evaluation Post-implementation [...] agriculture Integrated Pest Management in agriculture is crucial for sustainable farming. It reduces the reliance on chemical pesticides, which can have

Feltiella acarisuga

larvae also eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount [...] population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella acarisuga is a good control agent. The adults are not predatory and only [...] leaves and webs in and around spider mite colonies. The eggs are often laid near leaf veins. They are transparent to light yellow, slightly longer than the diameter

Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

Scout . Koppert's crop scout app even ensures that less chemical pesticides are used at the rose and gerbera grower. Henri Volgering, Scout at Schreurs, explains: [...] This allows for the observation of trends in pest pressure, whether they are escalating or diminishing, and offers insights into the most recent developments [...] contribute to making the cultivation of horticultural crops more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. Natutec Scout provides more precise information about

Diglyphus isaea

effectively target and suppress these pests makes it an invaluable tool in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management programs. Diglyphus isaea is [...] to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first mines are visible in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 0.25-3 per m [...] changing pest pressures. Adult Diglyphus isaea does not feed on leafminers but sustains itself on nectar and honeydew. Life cycle and appearance of Diglyphus isaea

Aphids

maintain crop quality, yield and sustainability. Solutions for aphid control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that [...] by the following characteristics: Size and shape: Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that are usually less than 6 mm in length. They have a pear-shaped [...] eggs that overwinter. The summer host plants are either herbaceous or woody, while the winter host plants are hardy, woody perennials. Aphids that do not

Thrips

hairs along both edges of the thin wings. There are more than 6,000 known species. Most are harmless, some are predators, and fewer than 20 species can cause [...] Thrips are tiny, slender insects that are typically less than 2 mm in length. They have a distinctive elongated shape, with long, narrow wings that are fringed [...] reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several

Using Capirel for healthy fruit orchards

Fruit growers in France are increasingly turning to sustainable nematode solutions to protect their orchards against pests – a living, natural solution [...] has been producing nematodes for horticultural purposes since 1986 and they are now being successfully applied to a broad spectrum of agricultural crops that [...] we stir! This makes them active. We wait another half an hour. Once they are fully diluted, we add the mix into the tank. The sprayer is filled halfway

Nothing beats original

cornerstone in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, providing a sustainable alternative to chemical pesticides. Meet Koppert’s innovative lineup of [...] the basis for their integrated pest management strategies. Predatory mites are applied to effectively control pests like whitefly , thrips , and spider mites

Spider mites and other mites

protect crop quality and ensure sustainable production. Solutions for mite control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small [...] spider mites are typically less than 1 millimeter in size, and range in color from pale yellow to green, brown, or red. They have eight legs and are closely [...] arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of habitats, from forests and grasslands to horticultural and agricultural crops. Plant