• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive [...] evenly spaced in the crop. Release should be repeated after 4 weeks if the pest is not controlled. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert

• Spidex Vital FAQ

  January 1, 1970

  formulation of Phytoseiulus persimilis. Is this a different Phytoseiulus species to the Spidex I am used to? No, it is exactly the same Phytoseiulus species [...] What is the difference in the product presentation? Spidex Vital consists of all mobile stages of Phytoseiulus persimilis. The carrier material is the same [...] What obstacle did Koppert overcome to produce this product, I have been told it was near impossible? After years of research, Koppert has managed to develop

• Feltiella acarisuga

  January 1, 1970

  Feltiella acarisuga is available at Koppert as Spidend . How to use Feltiella acarisuga The predatory gall midge Feltiella acarisuga is available in plastic [...] grown larva is about 2 mm long. At the end of the last larval stage, the larva spins a white cocoon near a leaf vein and pupates within it. By closely [...] Spider mite control with Feltiella acarisuga Feltiella acarisuga is a predatory gall midge highly effective in the biological control of spider mites

• Cabbage looper

  January 1, 1970

  General Trichoplusia is not only a damaging pest in crucifers, their favourite host, it can also be found in crops such as tomato, pepper, some cucurbits [...] sesame and cotton. One of the reasons why this plague can be serious is that the moth is able to disperse widely, reaching distances of up to 200 km. Damage

• Predatory insects

  January 1, 1970

  featuring the ladybug species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution aphid control. Another notable species is the predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri [...] reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both the environment and human health, as it minimizes exposure to potentially harmful chemicals [...] larvae. Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical, Mirical-N), a species of predatory bug, is particularly skilled in controlling whitefly and caterpillars but also contributes

• Stable fly

  January 1, 1970

  lesser extent). Although they are extremely common and exist worldwide, it is believed they first originated somewhere in Eurasia. Stable flies superficially [...] legs. The flies become an economic concern when the average number per leg is as low as two. When populations are very large (> 25 flies/leg), the insects [...] before their third-ever feeding (on average, a fly must feed four times before it can oviposit for the first time). After mating the females lay their small

• Swirski-Mite

  January 1, 1970

  swirskii is most effective at temperatures between 20 and 32°C (68 and 90°F). It is not effective at temperatures below 18°C/64°F. Amblyseius swirskii is sensitive

• Thripex-V

  January 1, 1970

  Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist

• Thripex

  January 1, 1970

  Environmental conditions Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] 30°C/86°F. Neoseiulus cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Combined use Can be combined with Orius spp. Do not combine with other generalist

• Drososan

  January 1, 1970

  place to hang the traps is in the shade along the sides of the plot, in the hedge (if available) and in the crop. If the crop is low, make sure the traps