• Entonem

  caterpillars Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future More Sustainable Nematode Formulation The nematodes are doing their job Caterpillar [...] thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) Weevil larvae (Coleoptera): Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ); Other weevils ( Otiorhynchus spp.) Caterpillars [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] nic nematodes measure much less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological

• Larvanem

  beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future What is Biological Control? Insight to the Production of Nematodes FAQ Beneficial Nematodes Combating [...] control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curculionidae): Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a

• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  February 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

• Ten need-to-know facts about caterpillars

  June 28, 2023

  Beneficial nematodes; the natural move towards biological crop protection Koppert's beneficial nematodes: new look and ready for the future Spot the caterpillar [...] absolute must-knows. Most butterfly species that are active during the day have a striking color. The nocturnal moths are often an inconspicuous brown and greyish [...] rs belong to the Noctuidae family (moths), which is also the largest butterfly family. Most moths in this family are active at night. The caterpillars

• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  February 20, 2025

  In the quest for effective pest and disease management, biological crop protection has emerged as an effective economically advantageous strategy. This [...] analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, and optimization frameworks all lend to evaluating the efficient use of resources. A significant portion of the current [...] Biocontrol, on the other hand, often requires less frequent intervention once established. An example of this is the use of a combination of the Orius predatory

• Target pests of beneficial nematodes in soft fruits

  Pest Latin Name Black Vine weevil Capirel Casea S. feltiae S. carpocapsae Beneficial nematodes A biological & effective solution to help control [...] plant parasitic nematodes are common soil pests that affect plants, beneficial (entomopathogenic) nematodes play an important role in the biological control [...] producing nematodes in 1986. Many years of experience have gone into the selection, breeding and quality control of these nematodes. Each of the entomopathogenic

• Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control?

  March 3, 2023

  cucumber. The presence of natural enemies also has a good inhibiting effect on population development. The predatory mites , which are the basis for the products [...] Temperature is the most crucial factor for population growth – the spider mite can develop at a temperature between 12°C and 40°C, with the speed of growth [...] three days, so the more you can do to lower the temperature, the more you can impair development. Air humidity is also important, as the spider mite like

• Capirel

  (Coleoptera): Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ); Otiorhynchus spp; South American fruit tree weevil ( Naupactus xanthographus) and other weevil larvae; [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] on which nematodes feed, develop, and reproduce inside the host. This kills the pest within a few hours to days after infection. Visual effect Infected

• Blueberry

  antagonistic fungi which protect the plants against these diseases can be applied to the growing medium when the plants are being grown under permanent protection [...] s bacteriophora ( Larvanem ) are natural enemies of beetles , including weevils. When applied to the soil, the nematodes actively seek out beetle larvae [...] comes alone Prevention: the most powerful weapon in the fight against Fusarium Prevent internal spider mite contamination Harness the added value of nature's