• The Pest is Gone, but What Happened to the Good Guys?

  August 18, 2021

  favorite prey. In the case of predatory bugs used against whitefly , the difference can be as much as a factor of ten! To stimulate the development of predatory [...] essential, as the population would otherwise decline over time. The use of banker plants is also a proven method of maintaining the population. To better understand [...] but in most cases we've selected them not to do that. After all, they were ‘hired’ to work. Standing army The rapid disappearance of useful insects is sometimes

• IPM: The Answer to the Challenges of the Future

  August 18, 2021

  that can always be adapted to new circumstances. We provide a summary of the major reasons for the switch from chemicals to integrated pest management [...] short, IPM keeps everyone happy and is an answer to the challenges of the future! Learn More about the Benefits of IPM [...] t of new chemicals is slowing to a crawl. The result? A shrinking range of chemical control options! The effect of chemical plant protection is decreasing

• Got Mealybugs? Here’s The Solution.

  July 11, 2025

  Koppert consultant to dial in a cost-efficient, highly effective solution tailored to your specific crop, for the long haul. Connect with us to schedule a visit [...] chasing mealybugs into the nooks and crannies of dense crops. If, down the road, some stray mealybugs wander in, Isarid ™ is the way to prevent them from becoming [...] seasons. In the South, where winters are warm, they are a year-long problem. In the North, where winters are cold, they become a problem as soon as the weather

• Insight to the Production of Nematodes

  September 12, 2019

  days to check the purity. The nematodes need 12 days to develop for each of the three phases. When the production process has reached its end, the nematodes [...] need oxygen to thrive and develop and oxygen continues to be added once the solution goes into the bioreactors. A recent innovation has led to an improved [...] This made the process more cost efficient and reduced the ecological footprint of the whole production process. Samples of the solution in the bioreactors

• Condition of the Crop the best Indicator of the Effect of Trianum

  August 10, 2020

  nd’, the proof becomes apparent above the ground: a strong and vital crop! We often assess the success of a strategy or application based on what we can [...] colonize the roots of the plant and keep pathogens at bay. And that's not all: they also stimulate root growth and the absorption of nutrients. The impact [...] impact of Trianum can be seen in the quality of the crop. A better balance in the soil means that treated plants generally grow better, have greener and firmer

• IPM: The Path to a Successful Approach

  August 18, 2021

  system to your own crop and company, and there is always something new to learn. But how do you get started? We'll tell you what you need to know to get started [...] as a grower, make the right choices? The step-by-step plan below is the perfect guide! First establish your objective. Do you want to grow entirely without [...] without chemicals? Are you looking for a solution to a particular problem? Or do you want to better meet the requirements of your customers? Call in help:

• The various stages of the spider mite

  March 4, 2023

  If you 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 [...] also slightly more mobile than the females. It’s also worth knowing that you can find all stages on the underside of the leaves. Get in touch with our experts [...] produce larvae, which have just six legs. To begin with, they are transparent, but as they eat, they become darker. The larvae develop into nymphs, which have

• Spot the caterpillar!

  June 28, 2023

  of real legs and up to five pairs of false legs (prolegs). The prolegs have small hooks that the caterpillar uses to hold onto the plant. Not sure which [...] Some stand out from the foliage, but most are the same color as the plant from which they live. They’re also masters of hide-and-seek. To help you tackle them [...] deposited on the plant by the butterfly or moth. Caterpillars can be recognized not only by their appearance but also by the damage they cause or the plant they

• Bios To The Rescue In GrowerTalks

  March 2, 2026

  article in the February 2026 issue of GrowerTalks. It’s an insightful take on the bio vs chemical pesticide dynamic. Titled Bios To The Rescue , the piece presents [...] you can use bios to clean up nightmare pest scenarios without having to dip into your chemical locker. In the article, Jeremy refutes the often heard statement: [...] more accurate, statement and offers evidence to prove his version correct. The author lays out BioSolutions for eradicating three stubborn pests: Western

• Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection

  August 18, 2021

  does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize [...] recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations and close-up photographs. The knowledge gained will equip you to find the best [...] best sustainable solutions. First published 25 years ago and revised in 2003, the latest edition comprises 443 pages, 700 photographs, and dozens of il