• Diglyphus isaea

  Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role as a biological [...] larva hatches, it remains beside its host, punctures it and sucks it empty from the outside, as a result of which the leaf miner larva dies. A few days after [...] Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures (<20°C/68°F) it might be better to use Minusa

• Knowing & recognizing

  Koppert - A knowledge company The use of biological control is not a simple process, it has become a complex system in which many aspects need to be considered [...] Get the growers’ guide to biological crop protection Knowing and recognizing does exactly what it implies. It empowers you with knowledge about the pest’s [...] pest’s lifecycle and its many phases, as well as giving you the ability to recognize the pest or disease you are up against by means of detailed illustrations

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

  February 17, 2025

  committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner [...] how to integrate them into my production system," recalls Fernando. It was thanks to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to efficiently [...] predatory mites, the optimal times to release them, and how to combine them with other biological strategies. It was a continuous learning process, but the

• Early blight

  Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid [...] solani causes small green to dark brown spots to occur on leaves. Those spots then turn into dark brown angular lesions with a yellow halo restricted by [...] occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when the

• Black rot of carrots

  Post-harvest storage at 0-1 o C. A. brassicae and A. brassicicola : adjust the sowing date to avoid conditions conducive to infection. In greenhouses: avoid [...] Alternaria radicina ) is a seed-transferred carrot disease. The seeds are the main source of primary infection and this may lead to death of seedlings. From [...] Alternaria occurs at temperatures from 2-4 °C up to 28-30 °C (optimum temperatures lie between 15 and 28 °C) and at a relative humidity (RH) of over 90% or when

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  during a lifetime). Because of this, it is best to treat curatively without the expectation of establishment. Note: A curative treatment for Thripor is a weekly [...] and wanting them to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor from the end of September to the end of March of the following year (between wk 39 and wk [...] released, it can be quite difficult to locate or see if they are establishing. In pepper and eggplant flowers, the adults and older nymphs can easily be found

• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  younger stages. It is not an efficient predator to use because it is not a great searcher. The larvae and adults only feed upon contact. If food is lacking in [...] most crops, it is crucial to note (again) their limitations in tomato cultivation. The leaf hairs stop them from being able to move far due to the trichomes [...] once whitefly parasitism is up to 80%, spray Mycotal or Beauvaria bassiana ( B. bassiana is known to work like Mycotal, as it is another type of entomopathogenic

• Click beetles

  skinned. They are up to 25 mm long and usually shiny yellowish brown or light brown with a darker head. Larval development takes 4 to 5 years. When fully [...] beetles are elongate beetles with a hard exoskeleton, with the head deeply retracted into the thorax. When disturbed they lie on their back feigning death and [...] roots and bore into the base of plants. This can cause the plants to wilt and die. Damage is more severe in young plants. Life cycle and appearance of Click

• Orius insidiosus

  Orius insidiosus Orius insidiosus is a generalist predator but has a preference for thrips . In addition, it feeds on a variety of small arthropods such [...] Orius insidiosus is used for the control of the following pests: Thrips How to use Orius insidiosus The predatory bug Orius insidiosus is available in bottles [...] insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains undisturbed at the introduction site for a few hours after

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  situation. What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet is a small climate resistant packet containing a predatory mite, a feeder mite [...] Did you know that by purchasing bottled products instead of sachets you could be costing yourself large amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection [...] protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? How do they work? How long do