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

  July 16, 2024

  This will help you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything [...] situations, it is necessary to close these gaps with other biocontrol species for proper thrips control. After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species [...] ) commonly found on ornamentals and/or tropical houseplants, you can skip treating the soil-dwelling stage, as they only pupate on the leaf. Once common

• FAQ Nematodes

  the nematode is in the host and the temperature is not too low is there a small chance that the nematodes can overwinter. However, this is never to the [...] finer than 0.3 mm. If there is any doubt, remove all filters. What pressure can be on the pump and the spray boom? The pressure on the nozzle may not exceed [...] will flush with the drain. (Pot) soil, on the other hand and if not too dry, is always good. Heavy clay soil is also not optimum for nematodes. In this

• Horiver Rollertrap

  transparent Standard sizes: 5, 15 and 30 cm x 100 m 15 cm width is also available in lengths of 125, 150 and 500 m; other lengths on request Downloads SDS Horiver [...] to provide additional support. It is recommended to replace the Rollertrap after 10 months, or earlier if the surface is largely covered by insects and/or [...] more easily. Application Place Rollertraps in areas where high pest pressure is expected, such as along gables, near ventilation windows and at (other) places

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  space! This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has [...] factor when implementing Thripor into your IPM program is knowing that they diapause. Diapause is a state of dormancy that allows insects to survive un [...] in crop flowers, where they are feeding on thrips and pollen. Adults and their younger stages can also be found on leaves and along stems but are more difficult

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free farming is an inevitable trend, and he is determined to prepare for this new phase [...] farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  damage sciarid flies cause is during the larval stage which continue to feed on the roots until pupating in the soil. Gnat pupae is off white darkening with [...] thuringiensis israelensis): is a natural bacterium that produces a protein crystal which is toxic to Fungus Gnat larvae when ingested. It is available in several [...] Shore fly. Diatomaceous Earth: is the fossilized remains of a type of hard-shelled microalgae that is occasionally used on a small scale grow for Fungus

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  be counted and performed on a weekly basis. This is important for a few reasons: Horiver cards will allow you to observe what is flying around (or in your [...] second predatory mite we use is Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is found under our product name Spidex. This predatory mite is by far the most important natural [...] (Tetranychus urticae), as it is a specialist predator, only feeding on spider mites , controlling their infestations very quickly. It is best used as a CURATIVE

• Consumers

  list. Biological crop protection What is biological crop protection ? The idea behind biological crop protection is very simple: natural enemies such as [...] chool Are you working on an assignment for school? If so, you can find a lot of information at www.koppert.ca , but if there is something specific you [...] Producing our natural enemies, bumblebees, and microbiological solutions is a knowledge-intensive process. In addition, implementing our products requires

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  They live on crop leaves and/or soil where they hunt crop pests; some species act as a natural thrips control. For this article, we will focus on the most [...] to keep in mind when using predatory mites for thrips control is that they primarily feed on the first larval stage of thrips. These are tiny beige coloured [...] and have similar life cycles, where they differ is how quickly they can reproduce in your crop, based on temperature range and escalating pest pressure

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  the total volume exported is destined. "One of the main challenges we face in exporting to the United States is that there is a legal framework that prohibits [...] collaboration between Koppert and HyFood is another example of how implementing an integrated pest management program based on biocontrol can open doors to int [...] the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers