• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research Why [...] them the cornerstone of many integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in the region. Behind these successes is a solid foundation of research. From lab [...] pivotal role in shaping the course of biological control in Spain. The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful

• 253498 Koppert Amylorid 5lb 81173543 BK.indd

  January 1, 1970

  pesticides. (continued) 4 In Case of Emergency Label statement required by the State of Oregon In case of large-scale spill of this product, call: Information [...] thorough coverage of foliage, bloom, and fruit. Thorough coverage is required. Complete coverage of the stem, all the way down to the soil, is required for [...] furrow before seed is covered. DO NOT apply more than 16 ozs (1 lb) per acre of AMYLORIDTM. TM For 40-inch rows, use a maximum of 1.2 ozs of AMYLORIDTM per

• Very few greenhouse crops are safe from whitefly

  July 18, 2022

  and tobacco whitefly can thrive on a wide range of different host plants from all manner of families. Whitefly can appear on various vegetable crops, including [...] Whiteflies multiply much faster on cucumber plants than on tomato plants, for example, and can survive much better on gerbera than on roses. It certainly has its [...] outdoor areas, lowering the risk of infestation. Preferences Although whiteflies are comfortable in various locations, development is faster in some crops than

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's feeding on the crop that is harmful; whitefly also poses a risk of virus transmission [...] bonus Whitefly is also capable of transmitting viruses, with the tobacco whitefly having a notably bad reputation. The transmission of viruses is a major concern [...] Worse still is the likelihood that other diseases and pests will strike – as a grower, you certainly want to avoid that! A healthy plant is a basis for

• House fly

  January 1, 1970

  human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species of fly found on livestock farms, they represent [...] Giardia ), and the eggs of many parasitic worm species. Life cycle and appearance of House fly The adult house fly ( Musca domestica ) is 6–7 mm long, yellowish-grey [...] healthy animals and people over large distances. Musca domestica is a confirmed vector for over 100 different pathogens, including viruses (such as the Newcastle

• Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Hypoaspis miles)

  January 1, 1970

  in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. The reduction of the infestation level occurs at a slow but steady rate. Feeding behaviour of Stratiolaelaps [...] controls larvae of sciarid flies (fungus gnats), thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems [...] Hypoaspis miles) is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips Sciarid flies (Fungus gnats) The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies,

• Optimal placement of bumblebee hives

  January 1, 1970

  summer) During these seasons, it is advisable to position the hives at a height of 20 – 60 cm above the ground on the south side of the path. This location ensures [...] Correct placement of hives The right placement of bumblebee hives can significantly enhance the pollination efficiency of bumblebees. The following steps [...] In case of insufficient shade, additional measures should be taken, especially in autumn when the Wireless Beehome System is closed. In times of high t

• Pollination Under Artificial Lights

  August 10, 2021

  shares with growers is based on more than 30 years’ experience in the field and valuable growers’ feedback. The eight-page manual on 'Pollination and Growing [...] latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere are paying special attention to their growing lights. High time to focus on the effects this can have on the pollinators [...] conditions. As one of the world’s biggest breeders of bumblebee species, Koppert Biological Systems’ R&D department has gained in-depth knowledge of this pollinator’s

• Cannabis

  January 1, 1970

  season, with a focus on early detection. Early identification of pests and diseases allows for timely intervention, reducing the risk of widespread infestations [...] management (IPM) is important when it comes to keeping cannabis plants healthy and productive. This is because cannabis can attract a lot of different pests [...] problems. Biological control is a key component of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) in cannabis cultivation. It involves the use of natural predators, parasitoids

• Gummy stem blight

  January 1, 1970

  water is present on the plant, at high relative humidity (RH) and on wounds. Leaves can be infected directly, through wounds, hydathodes (the end of leaf [...] tools and hands of workers. The ascospores are the main source of dispersal of disease upwards in the crop and the conidia for spread of the disease downwards [...] foot and higher up on the stem. On the lesions, golden-brown gummy drops occur, hence the name gummy stem blight. On the lesions, black specks, the new fruiting