• Caterpillars

  the Noctuidae (the noctuid or owl moths), which is the largest of all lepidopteran families. Most adults of this family are nocturnal. The caterpillars mostly [...] addition to consumption of the plant, caterpillars also spoil the plant with the large quantities of frass they leave behind. Life cycle of caterpillars Caterpillar [...] Effective caterpillar control is therefore essential for maintaining healthy and productive crops. Biological control of caterpillars combines monitoring

• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  mission is to provide real, reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance [...] greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation. Nowadays Kris is Business Unit Manager [...] nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites is their versatility and efficacy. “ They reproduce quickly

• Creating a Cleaner Safer Berry

  August 18, 2021

  such as thrips and cyclamen mite . If hotspots of spider mites occur there is a third option for control of this aggressive pest. The gall midge, Feltiella [...] capable of rapidly controlling concentrated spider mite colonies and stopping an outbreak of the pest before it occurs. Aphid and thrips control is accomplished [...] for biological control of harmful pests Natutec Drone Use Natutec Drone for the effective and efficient release of a range of biological organisms in

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• Leaf miners

  the harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner [...] the exception of ornamental crops, this is usually of less significance. Seedlings and young plants can be totally destroyed as a result of the direct damage [...] more about What are leaf miners? Leaf miners belong to the order Diptera (the true flies ) and form the family Agromyzidae. This is a family of small flies

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• Mealybugs and scales

  honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. Among ornamental crops, ferns are particularly [...] yield. Effective control of mealybugs and scales is essential to maintain healthy and marketable crops. Biological control of mealybugs and scales relies [...] off; plant sap is low in proteins and rich in sugars. In order to gain an adequate intake of protein, mealybugs must ingest large quantities of sap, getting

• Koppert Actively Participates in the Legal Cannabis Market

  December 20, 2019

  cultivation. "Rapid growth is occurring in all areas. The center of legal production is currently in Canada and the United States of America. However, the acreage [...] their crops," Erik van Santen explains. This type of suppression with inundation release technique is what is meant by building a "standing army". Phytoseiulus [...] to serve the growers. "Cultivation of this crop in this way is relatively new, which means a lot of knowledge is being exchanged between the Koppert s

• Natutec Airobreez: Next-Gen Blower Gun For BCA Products

  June 1, 2025

  Efficacy of a BCA deployment is controlled by the quality of distribution—that is, the pattern and the thickness of the BCAs on the plants. Airobreez is the [...] goes into some detail regarding what he likes about the product, and there is a comprehensive video of the Airobreez in action. Natutec Full Product Line View [...] manually, and is designed specifically to keep the beneficials alive, safe, and ready to do their job of protecting plants. Just the right amount of product

• Effective spider mite control with predatory mites

  cornerstone of success, ensuring population suppression, crop vitality, and reduced chemical use. Key benefits of using predatory mites Targeted action: feeding [...] needs. Phytoseiulus persimilis Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialist predator of spider mites , it is extremely effective in controlling outbreaks under [...] and human health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus