• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  expensive, labor costs can be, as they usually need to be re-applied weekly or bi-weekly. The return on investment needs to be much higher for crops where [...] used to apply supplementary food. Note: This may not be an issue in situations where Airbug applicators are already being used for weekly bio-control ap [...] necessary. Be patient as it may take time for the beneficial organisms to establish and exhibit effective pest control. Products should be released frequently

• Yellow rose aphid

  rose aphid is holocyclic in North America (i.e. they mate in autumn and produce eggs to overwinter). It is also holocyclic in parts of Europe, whereas throughout [...] sugars, but has a low protein content. Aphids therefore need to extract large quantities of sap to get sufficient protein. The excess sugar is secreted in the [...] of growth hormones. As a result, the plant’s growth is retarded giving rise to deformed leaves. Retarded growth and defoliation reduce yield. Plant sap is

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  March 17, 2025

  family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] core, predatory mites are our go-to solution,” says Pieter. Initially, biological control was used reactively—similar to chemical treatments—only applying [...] impossible.” The transition to biological control hasn’t always been smooth. “We’ve tried all kinds of methods—some worked, some didn’t. I remember one experiment

• Chrysoperla carnea

  soft-bodied insects that are harmful to plants. In agriculture, Chrysoperla carnea i s employed as a biological control agent to manage pest populations. The larvae [...] filled with fine, loose webbing. Cocoons can be found attached to the upper or lower surface of leaves, to various other sheltered places, and even on the [...] resort to cannibalism, with the older larvae eating the younger. Eggs are often ignored because they stand on stalks. Adults make no contribution to biological

• Thripor-I

  application Dosage The dosage of Thripor-I depends on climate, crop and thrips density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction [...] for Thripor-I are above 20°C/68°F), lower temperatures slow down the development of Orius insidiosus significantly. Combined use Should be combined with [...] application boxes ( Dibox ) Apply in groups of at least 50 insects in order to establish a population and encourage mating Make sure the material remains

• How a little predatory mite laid the foundation for biocontrol today

  June 11, 2024

  work here. We do it together. To innovate, to bring something new to the market, that’s in our genes. The commitment to finding solutions for growers – [...] stricter control of chemical residues on fruit and vegetables. This forced growers to look for safe solutions, and we were more than ready to help them [...] growers to serve on our doorstep. As our IPM programmes became more and more successful, we decided to make our biological solutions available to everyone

• Manual Growing lights

  greenhouse. Several placement systems can be used for this. It is also important to give the bumblebees the opportunity to work during the hours with the most [...] it takes up to 60-90 minutes for the last foraging bumblebee to return to the hive. Under low light conditions, this time increases up to 120 minutes. [...] Koppert hive support can be used to place the hives at the correct height. The transmitter of the Wireless BeeHome system can be controlled in different ways

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  predatory mite sachets being substantially cheaper when it comes to the total number of mites released, they are also a great way to prevent carrier material [...] walk out of most of our Swirski-Mite sachets to bottle formulation, you find that bottled product works out to be 225% more expensive per mite released into [...] article was developed to answer all these questions and point you in the correct direction in choosing which predatory mite formulation to use for your growing

• Spider mites and other mites

  introducing biological control agents such as predatory mites can be an effective way to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look [...] dry weather outdoors. Controlling plant mites can be challenging due to their rapid reproduction and development of resistance to certain pesticides. Integrated [...] as little as one to two weeks. This rapid development contributes to their ability to multiply rapidly and cause significant damage to plants if left u

• The journey of sustainable citrus farming in agriculture

  only proven to be successful but also reduced the reliance on chemical pesticides. The path to environmental friendly farming Dedicated to sustainable [...] sought alternative solutions, leading to the adoption of biological control methods. He has been actively controlling mealybugs with Citripar and Cryptobug [...] cultivation methods. These sustainable approaches not only control pests effectively but also yield healthier, higher-quality fruits while minimizing e