Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

her conviction to ensure they arrive in perfect condition to perform their task: protecting the crops that provide us with food. Roots in nature Originally [...] earth. Commitment to biological excellence Bertha found in Koppert the perfect place to merge her love for plants with her commitment to ecological management [...] Koppert Mexico. Her role is essential to ensure that every predatory mite reaching our customers is in optimal condition to protect their crops. Bertha's unique

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

best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything larger than the first larval stage, due to size [...] prey, being attracted to damaged leaves and reacting to any pest movement found on the plants. They will feed on any mobile thrips in the crop (larva and [...] larger thrips species more common in tropical plants, it is best to use a combination of Chrysoperla carnea ( Chrysopa ) to target the larger size larvae and

Effective control with Chrysopa-E!

Echinothrips Aphids and mealy bugs are difficult to control and an increasing problem in many crops in which hotspots can grow explosively. By using an [...] stage used previously, to greater effect. Advantages of Chrysopa-E Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E , it is possible to use many more beneficials [...] this is a natural enemy with a big menu in that respect.Due to the attractive price of Chrysopa-E, it is possible to use many more beneficials and thus gain

Crop scouting

resources but also contributes to environmental conservation by reducing chemical inputs. Furthermore, crop scouting empowers growers to make informed decisions [...] environmental impacts. It empowers growers to optimize inputs, reduce waste, and maximize returns on investment while maintaining ecological balance and [...] Benefits of crop scouting One of the key benefits of crop scouting is its ability to enable early detection and targeted intervention. By identifying problems

Japanese beetle

steadily in the US. In Europe, Popillia japonica was for the first time reported in northern Italy in 2014 where official control actions were taken to prevent [...] Organization (EPPO). To prevent its further spread in Europe, occurrences outside the known area in Italy need to be reported to the National Plant Protection [...] green, with darker copper-green legs. Larvae (mainly third-instar) overwinter in an earthen cell about 15-20 cm deep in the soil. In early spring, when

Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert reached a major breakthrough by being the first to use predatory mites to control [...] 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 [...] grown in Almería, Spain, forced a shift from conventional to biological crop protection methods. “Growers urgently needed a solution to a difficult-to-control

Cannabis Aphid Prevention Strategies

on of Cannabis in Canada has resulted in increased clone sharing through large LPs, Micros, ACMPRS and home growers. This transition in the cannabis market [...] 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 [...] IPM manager, or scout who wants to identify an insect in their establishment and make an informed decision on what to do next. We sell two different kinds

Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

temperature to affect pollination takes at least one to two weeks. Similarly, it takes two weeks of cold weather for pollination to return to normal. 2 [...] image of a tomato flower in the direct sunlight in April Photo: © Svensson Climate Screens more and more bees stay in the hive to ventilate it, reducing [...] the hive by 2 to 15° C, which can cause damage to the hive. In conventional greenhouses, the recommended humidity range is 60-75%. Due to better air movement

Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

persist longer in the crop. This can provide a big advantage, both in terms of providing food to prevent starvation in low prey situations and in ensuring a [...] need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where additional application labor is used to apply [...] employed in crops to maintain this sustainable agricultural approach. But how do you maintain these biological control methods once applied? In certain

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes in Outdoor Crops: A Step-by-Step Guide