• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  humidity is high (> 75%) continuously for several hours after application Temperature is ideally within optimal range of 13 – 30 °C. Solar radiation is low [...] of 50 to 80% can be achieved. Download brochure Nematode products to control caterpillars R&D departments at several Koppert locations have been researching [...] are suitable timings for application. An adjuvant is recommended. Check the Entonem and Capsanem product page for detailed advice on application, handling

• Tomato

  substantial damage. The tomato leafminer ( Tuta absoluta ) is an increasing problem worldwide, it is devouring tomato foliage and inflicting significant harm [...] Caterpillar control The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus ( Mirical ) is not only the base for whitefly management in tomato, but also for caterpillar [...] predatory gall midge, is also effective in reducing mite populations. Thrips control The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical) is an effective solution

• Poultry Red Mite

  roost mite, is a major pest of fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production operations [...] operations, it is directly responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in egg industry losses every year. Despite its common names, Dermanyssus gallinae can [...] in poultry houses: The loss of vitality due to parasitism reduces hens’ production; and The mite can transmit several viral diseases (Newcastle disease

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in [...] once whitefly parasitism is up to 80%, spray Mycotal or Beauvaria bassiana ( B. bassiana is known to work like Mycotal, as it is another type of entomopathogenic [...] density. It is ineffective in tomato crops due to leaf hairs. Dicyphus hesperus It is known to offer effective control in tomato production. However, it

• Sciarid flies

  pathogenic and non-pathogenic micro-organisms for oviposition. Indirect damage is caused by the larvae and adults transferring fungal diseases, such as Fusarium [...] Botrytis and Verticillium, from diseased to healthy plants. Direct damage is the immediate result of larvae feeding on the roots. The larvae feed mainly [...] various pathogenic fungi. Because the larvae move very little, plant death is generally local. Young plants that are kept humid and well-watered are pa

• House fly

  Development time for all Musca domestica life stages is temperature-dependent, with maximum egg production and fly development occurring between 25–30°C. The [...] worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association with human activity. As the most common species [...] disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases,

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

  March 17, 2025

  results spoke for themselves," he adds. Today, Fernando not only uses Koppert products in his crops but is also an active advocate for biological control in [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate [...] agriculture is both viable and highly effective. "The greatest satisfaction is reaching the end of the season and seeing vigorous, productive fields, while

• Aphipar

  on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage [...] Releases should be repeated at least 3 times. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for [...] conditions Most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined use Can be used in combination

• Spical

  distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions Neoseiulus californicus is most effective at [...] citrus red mite ( Panonychus citri ); other spider mite species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts [...] temperatures between 13 and 32°C (55 and 90°F) and is sensitive to relative humidity below 60%. Combined use Can be combined with Phytoseiulus persimilis

• Tobacco whitefly

  larval stage (often referred to as ‘pupa’ although strictly spoken this is not true) and adult. The larvae are found on the underside of young leaves and [...] often scattered over the entire plant where they deposit their eggs. This is why on one leaf all different developmental stages can be found together. When [...] and the excess is excreted as honeydew, with larger larvae expelling large quantities. The damage that whiteflies cause to a crop is the result of sucking