Phytoseiulus persimilis

smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. They develop quickly to protonymph and then start to feed on spider mites. The quantity of prey consumed depends [...] before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make sure the material remains on the introduction [...] top, to avoid damaging the predatory mites The dosage of Spidex Vital Plus depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the

Municipality Doetinchem: Entonem nematodes managing oak processionary caterpillar

necessary. ‘We think it is important to maintain the biodiversity in the centre, and public opinion is quite sensitive to spraying here. We worked in consultation [...] the bycatch of other caterpillars is much lower, which is a great benefit to biodiversity. In mid-April, we started using nematodes at locations with [...] an important link Van Rijswijk is confident that the use of nematodes helps to reduce the level of infestation. ‘By using Entonem and extracting the nests

Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes

Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

together to either partly substitute, and sometimes replace the use of conventional pesticides, to manage pests that are extremely difficult to control [...] Each of the entomopathogenic nematodes bred by Koppert has been selected to target specific pest insects and Koppert produces specific strains of Steinernema [...] other species/strains are being researched). They are selectively applied to combat a significant variety of pests in a wide range of temperatures, such

Customer experiences

Poultry Red Mite

hours and moult within 24 hours of hatching to become an eight-legged protonymph; the mites do not feed prior to reaching this stage. The protonymphs will [...] fowl, pigeons, and other caged birds worldwide. A parasite especially common to poultry breeding and egg production operations, it is directly responsible [...] organic farming because the environments provide more opportunities for the mite to evade chemical control measures. Damage symptoms Dermanyssus gallinae causes

Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

species to emerge and spread rapidly,” says Peter. “We see it as our responsibility to find solutions to those challenges as quickly as possible to help prevent [...] are now closer than ever to customers in the Niagara region, enabling us to respond more swiftly to local needs. This local-to-local approach is not only [...] forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control thrips species,” explains

Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

be used to scout. It is an important tool for a grower, IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment and make an informed [...] oil, or a bio-insecticide. Move the clones to a quarantine room. Keep them in this room for at least 2 weeks to observe potential aphid development. Upon [...] strategies are the best way to prevent the Cannabis Aphid from entering your facility. If strictly practiced, you will be able to avoid the introduction of

General Conditions Koppert

prejudice to Koppert’s right to demand compliance with the obligations to which the penalty clause pertains and without prejudice to Koppert’s right to claim [...] Buyer refuses to meet Koppert’s request to that effect, Koppert shall furthermore have the right to immediately demand the purchase sum, or to dissolve by [...] Failure to do the above will result in the Buyer’s right to invoke the failure of the Natural Enemies, V1 Pollinators and/or Products to answer to the agreement

A life-long passion for predatory mites

listening to growers and anticipating their problems is a daily routine at Koppert. It means that a number of factors need to work together. ‘Thanks to our [...] continuous consultation services, we have managed to stay close to growers for generations. We also stay close to our markets by keeping daily contact with our [...] future. At Koppert we are on a mission to change the face of agriculture; to offer our biological solutions to growers as a sustainable and reliable a