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

  August 4, 2023

  several other solutions is still ongoing. "We have developed a new and more cost-effective way to produce and package a type of beetle, a natural enemy of armoured [...] armoured scales in citrus. The result is a product that is both affordable and easy to use," explains Jenette. "Our next step is to conduct trials in other crops [...] and now also in outdoor crops. The use of natural enemies in agriculture is gaining traction. Improved packaging and new application methods are simplifying

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C (64°F). A. swirskii is sensitive [...] whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Everything Still Begins with Swirski Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Quality is Key at Koppert [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice

• Swirski-Mite

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly Help, whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips Everything [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Swirski-Mite LD

  whitefly! Now what? What is Biological Control? Everything Still Begins with Swirski Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D Quality is Key at Koppert [...] Release should be repeated after 5-6 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Thripor-I

  thrips under control: plenty of options! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? What is Biological Control? Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips [...] in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after application [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated once or twice. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite

• Thripex-V

  in thrips control: always a good idea Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? What is Biological Control? Ten [...] mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 50,000 predatory mites . Presentation 1,000 ml bottle. Carrier Vermiculite and a fraction of [...] m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best

• Thripex-Plus

  in thrips control: always a good idea Thrips: a tiny pest with big consequences How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? What is Biological Control? Help [...] Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice [...] sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size

• Biological seed treatment

  bacteria, as well as plant extracts and algae extracts. Biological substances are applied to the seed in a powder form or as a liquid. An even layer covers [...] like drought-, salinity stress, and improve the uptake of plant nutrients. What is biological seed treatment? Biological seed treatment consists of active [...] depending on the organism. An overview: Biological seed treatment acts as a biostimulant: a treated crop becomes stronger and grows better; The treatment enhances

• Thripex

  thrips under control: plenty of options! How do you identify a ‘thrips intruder’? What is Biological Control? Effective Control of Spider Mite and Thrips [...] per m2/release. Releases should be repeated if necessary. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best [...] Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F