• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  August 5, 2025

  investing in improvement and upscaling, and offers growers the certainty of an exclusive, reliable product.” Looking ahead: Limonica as the standard in integrated [...] capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory mites we know,” says Marjon Diender, Lead Rearing Techniques at Koppert [...] available worldwide. And in the near future, we expect further optimizations that will support growers even better. Unique expertise as a distinguishing factor

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  challenges. At first, he joined a government lab with the Junta de Andalucía. But when Koppert came looking for a research director, he saw an opportunity [...] wanted to be part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction [...] controls of two spotted spider mites with Amblyseius californicus — marketed as Spical — marking a milestone in expanding biocontrol beyond the greenhouse

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  mite in your crop at a time. Swirski and Thripex are known to predate on each other at the expense of thrips control so mixing these products is not advised [...] Thrips have an extensive host range and are always posing a threat due to constant pressure on other nearby vegetation surrounding your facility (i.e. - outdoor [...] activities reduce photosynthesis and cause scarring, leading to deformed growth as leaves or flowers develop. Additionally, thrips are primary vectors for plant

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  observe and monitor your plants for insects, as just like any crop, cannabis has its own enemies, and as a grower you will one day encounter a pest. U [...] plants if they are touching, as well as walking along the ground. They will use volatiles emitted by spider mite damaged plants for cues to find its prey [...] toxic substances as soon as they are born. Over the last few years, biologicals have been found to work with varying results, so we suggest using methods

• Cannabis aphid

  developing on cannabis plants, as well. Damage symptoms The cannabis aphid is a sap sucker, like all aphids , and affected plants are damaged by the loss of [...] fluid. The following damage symptoms may be observed when plants are infested with Phorodon cannabis : Excess sap is excreted on leaves and flowers as a sticky [...] wingless but a winged form appears in late summer. Early in the season, the aphids are nearly colourless to pale yellow, and as the days become shorter

• Pumpkin, squash and gourd

  substantially. Wild fruit species can be as small as 4 centimetres (1.6 inch) and some commercial specimens can weigh more than 300 kilograms (660 lbs). [...] Cucurbita or gourd is a genus of herbaceous vines belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae . Cucurbits, as they are also know, are indigenous to the Andes [...] region and Mesoamerica. Currently, five species are cultivated for their edible fruit and seeds. This fruit is alternately known as pumpkin, squash or gourd

• Beneficial nematodes

  What are nematodes? Nematodes, commonly referred to as roundworms, are a diverse group of worms belonging to the phylum Nematoda. Nematodes are characterized [...] animals, or humans. There are about 25.000 named species, but estimated numbers of species are in the millions. Nematodes are also referred to as roundworms [...] threadworms, and eelworms. Beneficial nematodes for pest control Nematodes for pest control, often referred to as entomopathogenic nematodes or beneficial

• Gerbera

  Cape Province and Transvaal region. Nowadays, the gerbera is still popular and extensively used as a decorative garden plant or sold as cut flower. Domesticated [...] generally known as Gerbera hybrida and there are now many cultivars that differ greatly in size, shape and colour. The main colours are white, yellow, orange [...] orange, red and pink, but one flower can have petals in varying colours. In addition, the gerbera is also used as a model organism with regards to botanical

• Turf and grass

  for a wide variety of sporting grounds around the world. It is also prized as a ground cover for recreational purposes such as green urban areas and private [...] lawns and sports fields, such as stadiums, golf courses, horse-racing tracks, athletic grounds, cricket pitches and football fields, turf provides the perfect

• Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

  Consulte la sección 7.3.1. El depósito se ha fijado al El depósito se ha instalado dispositivo incorrectamente. incorrectamente. Instale el depósito [...] connection (B). 3. Connect the charger to an outlet. 4. Look at the indicator lights (C) to know when the battery is fully charged. A B Caution: Disconnect [...] sicher durchzuführen: • • • Das Gerät bedienen. Allgemeine Wartungsarbeiten am Gerät durchführen. Eine allgemeine Fehlersuche am Gerät durchführen. Für die