• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  We distinguish two different nymph stages in the spider mite. The adult spider mite, i.e., a mite in its fifth stage of development, can vary in color quite [...] about spider mites Advanced biocontrol of spider mite with Spidex Vital Spical: The Effective Weapon Against All Types of Spider Mite Spical predatory mite: [...] put the spider mite under the microscope, you will easily recognize all stages of its lifecycle. It starts with the eggs, which are as round as a ball. These

• Flowering and Pollination – One of the Most Critical Blueberry Growth Stages

  April 16, 2019

  diseases. Third stage: fruit maturation The third critical period in the growth cycle of a blueberry plant is fruit maturation, and the growth of new shoots [...] the production of berries. But is it only pollinators that are important, or are there other factors to take into consideration? First stage: bud initiation [...] late summer/early autumn will limit the number of generative buds, and, consequently, the yield. Second stage: flowering Flowering is the second critical

• Caterpillars: a growth explosion in the life of butterflies and moths

  June 30, 2023

  do a lot of damage and have a voracious appetite. Although caterpillars are only one link in the lifecycle from egg to butterfly, at that stage, they become [...] eggs, often in groups on the leaves or other parts of plants. Some species separate them; some lay a row of eggs, while others deposit them in layers. Every [...] possible to salvage it. As the caterpillars eat more, they grow out of their skins. The number of times the caterpillar sheds its skin can vary from three to more

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  November 26, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  September 30, 2024

  packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful [...] biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations.’ Collaboration is key Staying ahead of the

• International series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’

  January 22, 2021

  on soil health To mark the Year of Plant Health , Koppert Biological Systems initiated the webinar series ‘Plants for Life, Plants to Survive’ in December [...] importance of plant health and how it is linked to human health. Inspiring In this series, keynote speakers shine their light on various aspects of plant and [...] we walk on the ground, we are really walking on the roof top of another world. The amount of living organisms below ground is considerably greater than that

• A life rooted in agriculture: transforming the future with Koppert

  December 10, 2024

  Koppert Spain, it is a way of life - a connection formed from the cradle. From early childhood in the dry farming lands of Albacete, surrounded by almond [...] change in crop protection "Agriculture is the basis of everything," Antonio ads, highlighting the role of farmers and agribusinesses in ensuring food security [...] Antonio leads a team of technical consultants in Spain although he also provides occasional consultancy services for Koppert in other parts of the world. His

• The Spread of Whitefly

  August 14, 2020

  greenhouse are also a threat. Whitefly has six development stages: the egg stage, four larvae stages (including pupa), and the adult insect. The greenhouse [...] adult insects will fly to another plant in search of somewhere to lay their eggs. There is also a threat of spread due to an attack from outside the greenhouse [...] greenhouse whitefly does not have any particular overwintering stage, it is capable of surviving for some time on plants with hardy leaves. Eggs can even

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  rest of her life. Growing up in a farming family, Rianne's father was a pioneer in using biological solutions for his crops. He also devoted half of his [...] future holds many challenges and one of them is the severe reduction in the use of chemical agents. In fact, a lot of them are going to disappear over the [...] the impact of beneficial insects and predatory mites in action, many exclaimed, "We’ll never go back! This was the most rewarding response of growers you

• Downy mildew of Cucurbits

  On the underside of the leave fluffy growth appears which is first white and later turns grey-brown. This is actually the sporulation of the pathogens extruding [...] extruding from the stomata. Life cycle and appearance of Downy mildew Pathogens causing downy mildew are not fungi but Oomycetes and related to Pythium [...] protruding from the stomata. Because there are more stomata on the underside of the leaf, this is where most fluffy symptoms are found. How to prevent Downey