Predatory insects

without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend , featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control [...] Feltiella acarisuga ( Spidend ) can be used. Lacewings Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable [...] beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri . Advantages of using predatory insects Using predatory insects for pest control offers several advantages, promoting

Predatory mites

are generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are [...] to the local ecosystem through the use of chemical pesticides. Easy to use and integrate: Predatory mites can be used in combination with other beneficials [...] stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory mite species are commonly used for the control of thrips. Neoseiulus cucumeris

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F [...] long-tailed mealybug . The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is used for the control of the following pests: Mealybugs : e.g. citrus mealybug ( [...] Cryptolaemus montrouzieri for mealybug control The predatory beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

protection of their crops without the use of agrochemicals and has allowed them to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of [...] recommended us to use the products that have worked very well so far," said Martin Salazar, HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for the successful [...] (Catopar). For Adriana Ramirez, pest monitoring supervisor, the willingness of Koppert consultants in this process was vital. "It has been a very good experience

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

‘We’ve been using nematodes for years. The product is our preferred method over products based on Bacillus thuringiensis , which can only be used on trees [...] trees with leaves. Nematodes are a better solution for urban areas.’ Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A [...] at least 30% of their leaf cover, Bacillus thuringiensis can also have a good combatting effect.’ Staunch advocate Wolterinck BV is a staunch advocate

Trianum-P improves open field pepper production in Portugal

proven to be a good solution that eliminates the need to use pesticides to control diseases at the soil level in industrial crops. For this reason, Trianum [...] a doubt it is a product with a lot of potential for pepper cultivation,’ says Pedro Militão. The good results obtained with Trianum make Koppert's biological [...] vegetable crops for the processing industry, which are very important in Portugal. Around 80% of the total production of vegetables for the processing industry

Lesser house fly

neotropics, and they typically reproduce in feces, compost and carrion. These flies are often a serious concern for commercial animal farming operations, since [...] the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even represent a public health concern for the communities surrounding [...] inside barns and hen houses, making them a particularly annoying deterrent for employees. Adult flies can spread many different pathogens from contaminated

Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

Floricultura uses it to tackle fungus gnats ( sciarid flies ) and thrips pupae. ‘It is a good product that we apply to the crops using a Dosatron,’ explains [...] ‘These form the starting material for orchid growers worldwide,’ explains Dennis van der Wel who has ultimate responsibility for all cultivation activities. [...] operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant protection, with a strong emphasis

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

mite solution for each growing environment We offer an expanded portfolio to suit every crop and condition: Bottles Bottles with dosing caps for quick and [...] and easy manual application - ideal for hot spots and fast pest response. Also suitable for distribution via application technology as blowers or drones. [...] containing mites, food, and carrier - great for gradual, continuous release in greenhouses. Ulti-Mite sachets For biological control in suboptimal circumstances

Crop Protection

supports biodiversity. Good soil health and biodiversity contribute to a more resilient plant, maximizing your yield. Prepared for the future By adopting [...] growth and reliable harvests. It is essential in agriculture and horticulture for achieving healthy, high-yielding crops. At Koppert, we provide biological [...] plant defenses, suppress diseases, and improve root and soil health. By using these biological tools, growers can protect their crops from major diseases