How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

decided to commercialize the first production of predatory mites for the biological control of spider mite,’ says Paul. ‘Koppert was the first to offer a biological [...] I’m proud of the total company we have created and of the people who work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s [...] when he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took

The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

are laid singly on the surface of algae, and pupation occurs at the edge of algae mats. They do not damage the plant directly. The pupae are brown to dark [...] fungi in the medium. Note: Larvae inhabit the top 2-3 inches of growing medium and can be found anywhere on the surface, sides, and bottom of growing media [...] Shore Flies , reducing the number of new eggs laid. Remember, a female can lay up to 200 eggs in the growing medium over the course of her lifetime, so everyone

An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

health of people and the planet; to help growers and optimize cultivation and reduce the impact on the environment. This is our contribution and the driving [...] several locations, one of our biggest challenges over the years has been the packaging and transportation of live organisms. In the early days, we delivered [...] labor-saving. ‘The feeder mites in the sachets ensure the predatory mites have a snack on their way to their destination. The number of predatory mites

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

combination of feeding (piercing the cells and sucking out the inner leaf, causing the characteristic silvering damage seen on leaves and disrupting the phot [...] 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 [...] 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

Cut flowers

greatly. Important types are: Rose: The rose belongs to the genus Rosa from the Rosaceae family. The flowers of the plant are also called rose. There are [...] from the large family of the Amaryllidaceae, the narcissus family. The Hippeastrum comes from America, from northern Argentina to Mexico and the Caribbean [...] shrubs. In recent decades, the Hydrangea has been grown as a cut flower in all sorts of colors and sizes. Hippeastrum is the Latin name for a bulbous plant

Lurem-TR

Preparation Twist the top of the dispenser to activate the release of the kairomone. Application Hang the dispenser next to the sticky trap Place the sticky trap [...] Lurem-TR increases the attraction of thrips to blue and yellow sticky traps and thus ensures earlier discovery of the pest. Pests Several thrips species [...] trap and dispenser just above (max. 30 cm) the top of the plants Dosage Use 1 dispenser per 100 m 2 Replace after 6 weeks Combined use Use in combination with

Encarsia formosa

then consumed from the inside out by the developing larvae. The larvae feed on the internal tissues of the host, leading to its death and thereby contributing [...] reduce the reliance on chemical pesticides. Life cycle and appearance of Encarsia formosa The development of E. formosa consists of six stages: the egg, [...] carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in

Natutec Mini-Airbug

well as for the distribution of Artefeed and Entofood . Mode of action The innovative combination of the special fan of the Mini-Airbug and the revolving [...] dosing pot to the required dosage based on the information provided in the table on the underside of the pot Fill the dosing pot with the material to be released [...] and close the lid Place the fully charged battery in the belt bag Adjust belt around your waist Connect the cable to the battery Attach the dosing pot

Natutec_Airobreez_-_Directions_for_Use_-_Koppert.pdf

an amount of the product through the slide into the duct. A fan blows air through the duct. The air in the duct blows the product out of the device and [...] is kept in the reservoir on the side of the device. The bucket ring inside the reservoir continually mixes the product. At the same time, the bucket ring [...] Open the lid. Use the zipper. 2. Get the device, the battery, and the charger from the bag. 3. Put the device, the battery, and the charger on a clean

Trianum-G Tool: dose your Trianum-G efficient and equal at the beginning of the growing season