• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  diminished. He was very persistent when it came to the experiments in his cucumber crop and soon neighbour growers and others became curious about what he [...] peppers and a range of flowers. ‘We had a great location and hundreds of growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful [...] Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where

• Thripex-Plus

  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. Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] mites Dosage The dosage of Thripex-Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop over a period of several weeks. Predatory mites use

• Aphipar-M

  remains dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar-M depends on climate, crop and aphid density [...] nicotianae ) and peach-potato aphid ( Myzus persicae var. persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 28°C/82°F). Combined

• Using Predatory Mites, but still having Thrips Issues? Close the Gap in your Thrips Control Program

  July 16, 2024

  (blue) and the predatory bug Orius insidious (Thripor). Orius will actively search the crop for its prey, being attracted to damaged leaves and reacting [...] feeding (piercing the cells and sucking out the inner leaf, causing the characteristic silvering damage seen on leaves and disrupting the photosynthesis [...] here they will hatch into their larva form and move onto the plants surface to begin feeding. At this stage it is best to use foliage-dwelling predatory

• Anso-Mite Plus

  has an effect on eggs and larvae of whitefly , all stages of non-webbing spider mites (e.g. European red mite , Panonychus ulmi ) and rust mites. Crops Do [...] lower surface of the leaves, often in the corner of the main vein and lateral veins. It is not possible to distinguish Amblyseius andersoni in the field [...] mites . Dosage The dosage of Anso-Mite Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

• Thripex-V

  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. Neoseiulus cucumeris [...] bottle. Carrier Vermiculite and a fraction of bran. Downloads Thrips Identification Guide Predatory Mites Poster Application Turn and shake the bottle or bucket [...] Natutec Airobug Dosage The dosage of Thripex-V depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction

• Aphipar

  dry and is not moved from its introduction site for at least a few days Dosage The dosage of Aphipar depends on climate, crop and aphid density and should [...] your situation. Environmental conditions Most effective between 20 and 25°C (68 and 77°F). Effectivity is reduced at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Combined [...] persicae ). Mode of action Adult parasitic wasps emerge from the mummies and females lay their eggs into aphids . The next generation of parasitic wasps

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  sheen and stickiness on the surface of the plant and its fruit, diminishing the visual appeal of crops. Particularly, in ornamentals (poinsettias) and vegetables [...] but prefers the younger stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. [...] hesperus It is known to offer effective control in tomato production. However, it reproduces (predominately) in the bottom 2-3rds of the plant. So, it struggles

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] rearing mites and their mass production are constantly monitored and reviewed. ‘Sourcing consistently available and quality ingredients is crucial and a good [...] market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission to

• Spidex Boost

  Phytoseiulus persimilis is most effective at temperatures between 13 and 27°C (55 and 81°F) and not effective above 30°C/86°F. Phytoseiulus persimilis is sensitive [...] Tetranychus urticae ) and other Tetranychus spp., except Tetranychus evansi . Mode of action Predatory mites multiply within the sachet and gradually disperse [...] days. Dosage The dosage of Spidex Boost depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction