• Spidend

  n Open the bottle and position it straight in the crop (on the slab or directly on the ground). Make sure the bottle does not fall so that the pupae are [...] are not dispersed. Leave the cap next to the bottle so that the wasps can feed on the sugar water in the felt inside it. The wasps will emerge and scout [...] Control: The Essential Guide Feltiella acarisuga Predatory insects Predatory mites The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite

• Optimal Results with Entonem and Capsanem

  October 21, 2019

  Stagnalis) while the range of chemical agents was much reduced over the years. At the end of 2015, the nursery decided to introduce nematodes under the supervision [...] nematodes is that the young plants are much stronger now. Growing Lisianthus is no easy task, so the more vital the plant, the better for the end-growers whose [...] of chemical agents by no less than 90% and the young plants are more vital than ever. Although their home market in the Netherlands is important, much

• How to protect bumblebees from heat

  temperatures The effects of the environmental temperature and sun radiation on the internal hive temperature can be great. We advise growers to protect the hive [...] it in a cool spot. There are various methods available for growers to do so: Right placement Placing the hive near the ground on the shade of the crop can [...] can keep the temperatures inside the hive lower. Shading Providing effective shading to the top and the sides of the hive or providing an installation

• Knowing & recognizing

  Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] s of the most prevalent pests, diseases and their natural enemies. This book provides the reader with the necessary information to understand the interaction [...] they spread in the crop, the damage they can cause, and specific behavioural characteristics. Shop now Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  against a variety of caterpillars . It also shows that while nematodes move most efficiently in a liquid layer, a dry leaf surface does not stop the nematodes [...] release the pathogenic bacteria they carry with them. These bacteria kill the insect and digest it from the inside. The nematodes feed on the tissues of [...] application, the nematodes search for their prey. Once they have found a host insect, they penetrate it through its natural body openings or skin. The nematodes

• When it comes to whitefly, misfortune never comes alone

  December 13, 2022

  what? The Spread of Whitefly What is Biological Control? A pest like whitefly has a direct impact on the resilience of a crop. It's not just the pest's [...] an attack by a pest like whitefly will undermine the crop. The extent will depend on the species and variety, but the fact remains that a plant that has [...] harm a plant's resilience. While the plant may look healthy on the outside, the nitrogen is actually hard at work inflating its cells, weakening the plant

• Limonica

  Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least a few [...] until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. [...] conditions In the dark, provide ventilation to prevent CO 2 accumulation. Recommended for you Why Is Thrips parvispinus Changing the Rules of the Game? Thrips

• Ten facts about spider mites

  November 19, 2021

  warm, dry conditions, and the warmer it is, the faster the reproduction. The spider mite tends to appear in the same spots in the crop. In greenhouses, this [...] outdoor crops The various stages of the spider mite Getting a handle on the spider mite – how can you keep population development under control? Spidex [...] spider mite – the more you know about this pest, the more effectively you can tackle it. The following is an overview of the key facts about the spider mite

• Koppert At Cultivate 2026

  June 1, 2026

  while visiting the Koppert booth, and have a look at the newest additions to our fertilizer and biostimulant lineup, too. Biosulfur-S is a biologically derived [...] Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest [...] in thrips control: always a good idea The various stages of the spider mite Whitefly – small pest, big problem Why Isarid is a grower-approved ally against

• Increase in Thrips Infestation Demands More R&D

  December 4, 2019

  Thrips Thrips have long been a major threat to crops, but worryingly, the number of species of thrips around the globe is on the increase, and they are spreading [...] rinses mean that we can test a wide range of potential strategies much more quickly than in the past. Koppert is also looking at the role that propagators play [...] in the Netherlands increased considerably. There was heavy infestation in the key crops of onions (the second most important vegetable crop in the world