• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  A GUIDE FOR EFFECTIVE SPIDER MITE CONTROL Understanding the difference between these two can significantly enhance the success of your pest management [...] Unique strengths of each product: Spidex Vital : Food Source in the Bottle : One of the crucial aspects of Spidex Vital is that it comes with a food source [...] source of food is important for maintaining the vitality of the mites when using this product preventatively or when there is a small amount of spider

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  biology and living creatures all my life. As a child I would lie on the grass and watch ants and spiders at work. At one stage I even kept snakes and poison [...] mites?’ he asks with a smile. Koppert has been producing commercial quantities of predatory mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this [...] packaging and transportation of this increasingly effective solution for biocontrol of specific pest infestations. In recent years, one of the most successful

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  rate of development, and overall survival, ensuring a larger, more stable population of biocontrol that will persist longer in the crop. This can provide [...] protein to reproduce and lay eggs. Pollen can mold in crops under high humidity conditions. Rates of thrips predation by A. swirskii can be reduced by 50% [...] or in the case of pollen a specialized pollen blower. Monitor and Evaluate: Regularly monitor the population dynamics of both pests and beneficial organisms

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  larvae of various beetles such as June beetles, Japanese beetles, European Chafers ) and Leatherjackets (crane fly larvae) might be tiny, but they can create [...] gray with greenish hues, and present a plump appearance, devoid of any discernible legs, like a caterpillar. NC - Leatherjacket and Craneflies Damage - Why [...] creatures feed on the roots of grass, causing affected areas to feel soft, spongy, and brown. Signs of their presence include turf that can be easily lifted due

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  left untouched it causes severe defoliation which can lead to the death of the tree. Sadly, in the past few years, it has left a trail of destruction through [...] Toronto and Windsor. However, in the summer of 2023 this moth was additionally confirmed in Quebec, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Newfoundland and Labrador [...] tree caterpillars can develop in large numbers and in severe cases kill box wood plants. The caterpillars will defoliate plants and leave skeleton like

• Air Blowers to distribute and apply beneficials

  distribute and apply beneficials Blowing systems Koppert's blowing systems are especially developed for effective and efficient distribution of natural enemies [...] material up to a distance of 10-12 metres from the Airobug. Airbug The Airbug is a hand-held blower used for both full field distribution and for specific hot [...] release of Nutari, Artefeed and Entofood in vegetable cultivations. The air flow from the fan guarantees the even distribution of this material up to a distance

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed sachets can be stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place [...] normally be a problem, however almost all of our products need to be used within 1-2 days after receipt from us. Storing any products for any length of time, [...] Marketplace, Kijiji, and other re-sellable platforms. These “unauthorized distributors” are purchasing products (mainly sachets) and re-selling them singularly

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  control and help decrease the possibility of a large infestation from developing. Remember, thrips pose a significant threat to a wide range of plant species [...] Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski and Thripex are similar at a quick glance. Both eat roughly the same number of thrips larvae per day and have similar [...] level of reproduction, and Thripex has a lower cost per mite. Note: Only place one generalist predatory mite in your crop at a time. Swirski and Thripex

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  Get to know Balbino Garre Martínez, a grower with over 35 years of experience in citrus and livestock farming. Balbino, along with his two brothers, operates [...] de los pardos," where agriculture isn't just a profession but a lifelong passion. Adapting to challenges and embracing change Balbino's agricultural journey [...] adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug , armoured scales with Aphytis and Rhyzobug

• Better insights and digital advice with Natutec Scout

  insight into the level of infestation.’ Respond quickly and accurately on IPM A major advantage of the Koppert app is the ability of the consultant to check [...] protection. More importantly, we have better insight into the level of infestation and can see at a glance whether or not the natural enemies are keeping things [...] image recognition and the link to the Koppert dashboard. You can very quickly generate analyses in the form of clear graphs so you can quickly gain thorough