• Rhyzobug - Ready to deal with armoured scales

  mango and avocado Rhyzobug is an effective tool to control armoured scale. How to recognize damage of armoured scales Armoured scales can cause severe [...] results. Results of Rhyzobug Lifecycle of Rhyzobug Rhyzobiius lophanthae is able to predate on several armoured scales species. It is easy to see what they [...] applications depending on the degree of infestation.’ Everything you need to know To support you in comprehending how our new introduced natural enemy Rhyzobug

• A step-by-step guide to whitefly control

  early provides essential time to respond to infestations proactively. Accurate identification The accurate identification of whitefly species is crucial [...] Lay eggs at the tops of plants; eggs turn brown to black within days. Lay eggs across the plant; eggs transition from yellow-green to brown. Fourth instar [...] against whiteflies, it struggles to establish in tomato crops due to its reproductive preference for the lower two-thirds of the plant, which is often disrupted

• Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game?

  September 8, 2026

  its ability to challenge many of the assumptions that have traditionally shaped Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. Adult specimen of Thrips parvispinus [...] growers need to scout, but also how they interpret pest pressure throughout the crop. Routine scouting in a sweet pepper crop. Because of its cryptic behavior [...] Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Help! How Does

• Thrips parvispinus: The Tiny Pest Growers Can't Afford to Ignore

  August 18, 2026

  capacity. And the wide range of host plants allows populations to persist and move between production systems. As this pest continues to expand its range, growers [...] Spread of Whitefly Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Keep a Close Eye on Thrips Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Help! How Does [...] Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Ten Facts About Thrips Thrips Can Get Out of Hand Quickly! Tackling Thrips is Always a Puzzle Swirski-Mite: First Aid for Problems

• Does Swirskii Really Do What it's Intended To?

  June 5, 2019

  some getting used to. When using chemical products, you immediately see fewer pests and damage, but IPM requires some patience. The same applies to the [...] very low level of pests – too little for Amblyseius swirskii to eat its fill and produce enough offspring. As such, you would always have to use new predatory [...] the use of Swirski-Mite , which contains the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii . The predatory mites in Swirski-Mite prefer fresh food and only eat insects

• Rhyzobug – ready to deal with armored scales

  August 20, 2024

  dying back of twigs or larger branches. To prevent this, Rhyzobug can be applied both in greenhouses and in outdoor crops to control a wide range of harmful [...] degree of infestation.’ If armored scales are a concern for your crop, and you want to learn how Rhyzobug can make a difference, don’t hesitate to contact [...] species of ladybird – Rhyzobius lophanthae – that will help growers control various types of armored scales in their crops. The species is proving to be effective

• Beneficial nematodes to control pests in outdoor crops

  solutions. To be sure if the product you intend to use is not harmful to our nematode products check the side effect database. You only have to fill in the [...] Asked Questions Want to find out more about beneficial nematodes ? Go to the FAQ page Committed to find the right solutions To make our world more sustainable [...] biological solution, thus alive, it is important to create the best circumstances for them to be effective. Easy to combine with other crop protection products

• Economical and Better Biocontrol of Aphids, Mealybugs and Echinothrips

  May 10, 2021

  stage of the lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea , instead of the larval stage used previously, to greater effect. Aphids and mealybugs are difficult to control [...] fewer chemical agents available to combat pests, many growers have turned to biological solutions and IPM programs to control plagues and diseases. Greater [...] plenty of options! Botrytis problems often have company How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? Initial Experiences: Spidex Vital Lives Up to its Promises

• Global awareness of food loss and waste reduction

  September 29, 2021

  all part of the problem as well as part of the solution when it comes to food waste. Working at Koppert gives us the opportunity to be part of the solution [...] efficiency and help growers get the most out of their crops with the same inputs, or even less input. Growers get top quality produce that will last longer, [...] better shelf life, thus reducing food loss even before it gets to the consumer. Just think of the beneficial mites and other insects, microbials and natural

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  Continuous Innovation Aphids and How to Protect Your Crop Insight to the Production of Nematodes Help! How Does Thrips get Into My Crop? Ten Facts About Thrips [...] use a leaf to conceal themselves and pupate. Caterpillars don’t always have to lock themselves into a cocoon: some species drop to the ground and hide in [...] two to three thousand times heavier! Phase 1: from moth to egg Butterfly and moth females lay eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants