• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] become noticeable once the plants are in the hall. Fantastic results with Swirski-LD The main pests are the Western flower thrips , aphids (predominantly [...] reassuring.’ The company still needs to take action against Echinotrips and anthurium thrips as the current thrips predators are not sufficiently effective against

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  above the top of the canopy, but make sure the cards are far enough away from artificial lights. The lights have been known to melt the cards (if the lights [...] of the tomato plants in the path of the whiteflies, we intercept and capture them, thus preventing the migration and subsequent infestation in other parts [...] know what Horiver sticky cards and roller traps are capable of, let's delve into the number of cards and traps needed to mass capture pests, and what the

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

  June 10, 2024

  location to start Operating from the largest vegetable and flower cultivation area in the Netherlands, the Westland offered the company a ready market – almost [...] ineffective against the mites in his cucumber crop and set out to find a natural solution. One that would last for a very long time… ‘Back in the 60s, my father [...] exploration took him to research stations in the UK and eventually Switzerland where he found what he was looking for - the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  ts, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider mite control [...] mite control. Before choosing the best biological control product, it is important to ensure you are dealing with the most common spider mite species; [...] acarisuga ) is the only commercially available gall midge species for spider mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  and liquify the insect from the inside. The nematodes feed on the digested tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect stops [...] Beneficial nematodes in horticultural crops Which nematode controls which pest best? This is an overview of the nematode-pest combinations that have [...] nic nematodes measure much less than a millimeter, so cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological

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

  February 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me understand the life cycles of the predatory mites, the optimal times to [...] adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest

• Capyphor

  Blue green weevil ( Pachnaeus spp.); Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ) and other Otiorhynchus spp.; South American fruit tree weevil ( Naupactus [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Downloads FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into

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

  July 16, 2024

  that targets the different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments [...] After the larval stage, dependent on thrips species, thrips will either pupate in the soil or on the leaf. Most common thrips species, like the Western [...] wings flying back onto the plants as an adult to start the feeding/egg laying portion of the life cycle again. Here you will get the best control with Horiver

• Entonem

  thrips ( Frankliniella occidentalis ) Weevil larvae (Coleoptera): Black vine weevil ( Otiorhynchus sulcatus ); Other weevils ( Otiorhynchus spp.) Caterpillars [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] FAQ Nematodes Entonem SDS Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets

• Larvanem

  control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles (Coleoptera): Weevils (Curculionidae): Black vine weevil (Otiorhynchus [...] ) Mode of action The nematodes enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria into the pest's body cavity. These bacteria convert the host tissue into a [...] Downloads FAQ Nematodes Preparation Remove the sachets from the box and keep them at room temperature for 30 minutes Empty the contents of the sachets into