• RedStar places trust in Natutec Scout

  right measures.’ Although he still keeps an eye on the level of whitefly eggs laid, Jan says scouting for whitefly is no longer necessary. We photograph [...] In the past year, Koppert has greatly improved the Natutec Scout app. The new version was tested by RedStar — the Netherlands' largest producer of exclusive [...] The company is very satisfied with it. ‘We don't really need to scouting for whitefly any more. You photograph the sticky traps, and this immediately tells

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  spider mites under control. Phytoseiulus persimilis for pest control Phytoseiulus persimilis is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Phytoseiulus persimilis in sachets The predatory [...] Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. More about Spidex Vital Plus

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  ‘These form the starting material for orchid growers worldwide,’ explains Dennis van der Wel who has ultimate responsibility for all cultivation activities. [...] the 25 week propagation period, Floricultura applies an Entonem treatment every ten days for the first five weeks. In the interim, the crop is treated with [...] n phase; our buyers operate a zero-tolerance policy. To make it possible for them to start with a clean plant, we maximize our use of biological plant

• Shore fly

  shore flies to be mostly a nuisance pest, but the insects can act as vectors for disease organisms, such as Fusarium , among both food crops and ornamentals [...] appearance of the Shore fly Adult Scatella shore flies are 4–5mm long with large eyes, thick bodies and short antennae, and their wings can have greyish brown [...] puparium). The puparia can be found on or just below the soil surface, and new adults emerge after 4–5 days. Adult shore flies typically live between 2–3

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  diet allow them to establish in new crops, greenhouses, and regions rapidly. This has created new populations and new sources of infestation and crop loss [...] undesirable climatic conditions. Pupae can sit for many months in cool greenhouses or grow rooms waiting for fresh crops and increased temperatures to hatch [...] resist clean-up treatments. As the pest is dormant and protected in the hard pupal casing it is extremely resistant to pesticide treatments. Vents - The other

• House fly

  nuisance and a risk for disease transmission. High-density housing systems and abundant manure production create the ideal conditions for maggot development [...] thorax, reddish-brown eyes and clear, translucent wings. Female house flies will typically only mate once and retain the sperm for future egg fertilization [...] extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities surrounding a farm. Damage symptoms While the house fly, like

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  A passion for insects – and a new beginning in Almeria After studying biology in Granada with a focus on entomology, José moved to Almeria for family reasons [...] the region’s intense greenhouse agriculture and a new world of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to [...] and Orius . It was a turning point. “For the first time, predatory mites offered a working, scalable solution for growers - and it triggered a real shift

• Mycotal

  continuously during application. For optimal results repeat the Mycotal treatment, at the specified interval, to target new juvenile stages as they emerge [...] product label for more information Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Mycotal requires sufficient humidity inside the crop canopy for several hours after application for the spores to germinate and infest the pest Spray at late

• Spider mites and other mites

  seen with the naked eye and only have four legs. Tarsonemid mites cannot also not be seen with the naked eye but have eight legs. For these plant mites a [...] other plants that may serve as a host for mites, and implementing a rigorous cleaning and disinfection program for all tools, equipment, and surfaces. Finally [...] fast reproduction makes early detection and continuous control essential for maintaining healthy, productive crops. Biological control of spider mites

• Caterpillar control with nematodes

  rely on nematodes as a permanent solution for biological crop protection . Beneficial nematodes are also safe for growers and consumers alike. Nematodes do [...] on crops, which make them safe for the growers who handle them and the people who consume them. Efficacy of nematodes for controlling caterpillars Beneficial [...] conditions, nematodes survive on the leaf surface for many hours to several days. Correct application for best results To ensure the best results, spray when: