• Thripex-Mini

  mites, honeydew and pollen. How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey. Application For Hanging Baskets – insert sachets [...] is recommended to carry out a small field test to monitor the effects. Best working conditions The predatory mite is not susceptible to diapause and therefore [...] introduced to the crop as soon as possible after receipt. Failure to do so can have a negative impact on their quality. In case you do need to store Thripex

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

  February 17, 2025

  times to release them, and how to combine them with other biological strategies. It was a continuous learning process, but the results spoke for themselves [...] solutions for his crops. His first interaction with the company was through bumblebees for pollination , a strategy that revolutionized his approach to crop [...] mites for pest control. "When I first heard about biological control with predatory mites, I had many doubts. I didn’t know how they worked, how effective

• Aphidius colemani

  causing aphids to drop from the leaf and fall to the ground. Although many aphids die as a result, many will survive and migrate to other plants to begin new [...] is a parasitic wasp used for biological pest control . This species belongs to the Braconidae family and is primarily known for its effectiveness in controlling [...] recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius colemani The parasitic wasp

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  especially during winter to extend daytime for plants, can lead to issues for bumblebees. Grow lights emit the light spectrum relevant for plant growth and d [...] advice on how to overcome potential obstacles. From understanding the role of various pollination methods to implementing smart strategies for attracting [...] orientation. To prevent bumblebees from flying aimlessly in the crop, it is advised to turn off grow lights well before sunset to encourage their return to the

• Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

  The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] total of 2600 to 3000 oak trees with nematodes.’ Maintenance of biodiversity The municipality also used pheromone traps last summer, to help it to determine [...] and based on the nuisance that we experience, we’ll be able to decide whether to expand the use of nematodes in following seasons,’ explains Klein Breukink

• Microflora PRO

  hydroponic systems for adult plants, cuttings, seedlings and transplantation. When to use Microflora PRO? Microflora PRO works best when applied to your crop early [...] formulated to enhance plant growth, by improving the availability of plant nutrients through the root system. Microflora PRO is recommended for production [...] Microflora PRO is formulated to amend the soil in food crops and ornamental plants. It consists of a liquid formulation consortium of natural rhizobacteria

• Bacterial canker of tomato

  strong efforts are used to prevent the bacterium from entering. When the occasional infection is found, strict measures are taken to eradicate the infection [...] Solaneceaous crops can be planted for five years. On other fields on the same farm, no seed potatoes can be grown for one year after infection. Damage symptoms [...] propagation material. It spreads to other seedlings by touching the plants in greenhouse crops and by water in field crops, for example through splashes of

• Thrips

  of hairs. How to prevent thrips Preventing a thrips infestation in your greenhouse crop involves several strategies. Firstly, it's important to maintain [...] which are attractive to thrips and can help trap them before they can cause damage. You can also scout the plants visually to look for signs of thrips, such [...] solutions for thrips, professional growers can achieve reliable, sustainable pest management while protecting crop quality and productivity. Solutions for thrips

• Diglyphus isaea

  wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological control agent for leaf miner control [...] might be better to use Minusa. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] as Miglyphus Diglyphus isaea products Miglyphus Expand all items How to use Diglyphus isaea The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available in a bottle

• Whitefly

  plant is shaken, the adults fly up, and then return to the undersides of leaves. How to prevent whitefly To prevent whitefly infestations in crops, there are [...] environment less favorable for whiteflies. Whitefly control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our whitefly control products [...] causes leaf yellowing and leads to honeydew deposits that reduce crop quality. Effective whitefly control is essential to maintain healthy, productive crops