• A viable alternative to chemical pesticides: Koppert’s natural enemies effectively control pests in outdoor crops

  August 4, 2023

  natural enemies are also highly effective in combatting pests in outdoor crops, offering a viable and safe alternative to chemical solutions. In recent years [...] important role in our approach. we test our solutions in demo fields, then we partner with growers to apply our products in their fields. The results are convincing [...] we are continuing to expand our portfolio of natural enemies for agricultural use." In Spain and the Netherlands, growers are using predatory bugs to control

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique connection with predatory mites reinforces her conviction to ensure they arrive in perfect [...] arrive strong and effective to farmers' crops. “ Predatory mites are tiny creatures, but they are excellent fighters. They combat pests voraciously and adapt [...] critical factor that ensures the mites arrive in optimal conditions at their destination. Innovation in packaging also plays a crucial role: different

• A Hybrid Approach to IPM by Jeremy Webber in GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025

  April 22, 2025

  IPM in ornamentals in the GrowerTalks Biosolutions Guide 2025 . In A Hybrid Approach to IPM he maintains that it’s not all or nothing, that bios are tools [...] proving effective in commercial greenhouse production. Experts who’ve submitted content are leaders in research and applied technology and are constantly c [...] mainstream. Biosolutions are top of mind for many greenhouse professionals, and some of the largest greenhouses in North America are adopting and fine-tuning

• Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips

  July 6, 2020

  mite and thrips are pests that are bound to turn up in strawberry cultivation. So how can you keep them at bay? Don’t panic: there are various natural [...] means they are better able to control the spider mite population in these conditions. However, if the temperature is below 54°F, predatory mites are less active [...] preventively. If you see thrips in the crop, it’s already too late . Predatory mites can be used to kill thrips. There are many different species of predatory

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  loved filming bugs in their natural habitat. That fascination evolved into a lifelong dedication to entomology and, eventually, a pivotal role in shaping the [...] solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift in mentality in Almeria.” Scaling up: strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields [...] applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus persimilis — the very species that had sparked Koppert’s

• Spidex offers a solution for dozens of crops

  February 3, 2023

  effective solution in various crops, both in the greenhouse and the field. Ph ytoseiulus persimilis is a strong predatory mite that can thrive in multiple conditions [...] or glandular hairs – the tomato plant for example. In this crop, predatory bugs and gall midges are the natural enemy of choice. As Integrated Pest Management [...] is a global problem, but there is a solution – its natural enemy, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is used globally in a wide range of food and

• Swirskii Predatory Mite Not All That Demanding

  August 18, 2021

  found elsewhere in the crop. The combination of all these characteristics means that the mite truly thrives in greenhouse crops. However, in warmer regions [...] Amblyseius swirskii can be used in a wide range of crops, such as fruiting vegetables, soft fruits , and ornamental plants . But there is one crop where the swirskii [...] swirskii . This insect is an easy house guest: they are happy to eat almost anything and quickly feel at home in a crop. This is why this predatory mite is perfect

• Whitefly

  tabaci . Both are widespread, polyphagous and are broadly comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly [...] because they are typically white or yellowish in color, and they are often found on the undersides of leaves. Whiteflies are not true flies but belong [...] Whiteflies are small, winged insects that are typically about 1-2 mm in length. They have a distinctive, triangular shape and hold their wings in a vertical

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  May 30, 2022

  pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? First stage: bud initiation There are a few critical periods in the blueberry [...] products mentioned in this article are available in the United States. Call your local consultant to find out which ones are and what are best substitutes [...] has, the more generative buds are initiated. The generative buds are the ones that produce flowers in spring. Poor growth in the late summer/early autumn

• Combating Vine Weevil Successfully

  August 18, 2021

  sulcatus , is a pest in many ornamental crops (e.g. rhododendron, cyclamen and azalea), as well as in strawberries and other fruit crops in both temperate and [...] and sub-tropical regions. Of course, there are chemical products for use against adult vine weevils, but without getting rid of the larvae, growers will [...] Steinernema feltiae ) can be used in tree nursery crops (yew, thuja, rhododendron), berry cultivation , strawberries , ornamental crops and various pot