• A turning point in Almeria: how predatory mites helped transform agriculture

  May 19, 2025

  reliable solutions—not just for today, but for the future. ” Finding balance At the heart of it all is the idea of balance. “ Health is about balance—within [...] solutions, based on the solutions that are already there, in nature. ” Predatory mites: a sustainable solution One of the key advantages of predatory mites [...] control was only for the high-tech greenhouses in the north of Europe. Not for us. ” But things changed. And Koppert was at the heart of that transformation

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest monitoring and the release [...] to comply with the legal framework for entry into the U.S. market, one of the most important and demanding at a global level. Looking for a reliable partner [...] and found Koppert... at the beginning of the establishment of the biological control tools, their consultants showed us the range of possibilities they had

• Unauthorized Sellers: A Notice to Our Loyal Customers

  May 7, 2024

  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, [...] stored for 1-2 weeks from the week number noted on the product, in a dark place at 14C. These exact two weeks will be shown on the batch code. For example [...] past the expiration date or under conditions different from those listed on the package will have a negative effect on quality and function. If needed

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

  April 25, 2024

  depending on the level of infestation The contents of a 500mill package will treat 25,000sq. ft or 0.6 acres, depending on the level of infestation Ideal [...] targeted with nematode applications. However, applying during the spring poses a challenge for the nematodes as the white grubs have grown over the winter [...] take the packets out of the box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes. After the allotted time, mix the contents with 2 liters

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice for most spider [...] Spical ( Neoseiulus californicus ) or a combination of the two will be the best for your situation. Spidex is a type 1 specialized predatory mite. It is [...] spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on the market that can

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  data into the app, it seamlessly syncs with the computer," the Scout elaborates. "The data is then organized into graphs. This allows for the observation [...] utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates [...] only conduct a weekly count of all sticky traps but also engage everyone working in the greenhouse to remain alert for pests such as the Onion thrips (

• Spidex Vital Plus – Effective spider mite control in a sachet

  hotspots of spider mites, growers are now able to build of defense lines to both control the mites in the hotspots and prevent further infestation of the crop’ [...] make sure that the predatory mites are present in the crop over a longer period of time making it difficult for spider mites to escape the predatory mites [...] needed most. The increased efficacy and prolonged effectiveness of Spidex Vital Plus provides you with more time to focus on other areas of work. The sachet

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

  July 4, 2024

  tannish brown, with eight pairs of short legs and a breathing tube with dark spiracles at the posterior end with no clear head (vs clear/white with black head [...] hatched, the larvae are legless (wormlike) with conspicuous black heads equipped with biting mouthparts. All the damage sciarid flies cause is during the larval [...] 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

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  monitoring the presence of pests in a particular area of a crop. By placing the cards strategically you can: Identify the pest species Assess the severity [...] severity of the infestation Monitor the population dynamics Monitor activity levels of pest over time By regularly inspecting the cards, you can: Track the number [...] outside the growing facility (to get a more comprehensive picture of pest activity around your facility). Does the placement of Horiver cards affect the monitoring

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

  July 16, 2024

  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 cards [...] outside. Once in the growing space, thrips immediately begin damaging plants by a combination of feeding (piercing the cells and sucking out the inner leaf, [...] viruses. Thrips eggs are deposited into the leaf tissue, flowers, or in the soft parts of stems, hiding them from natural enemies. From here they will hatch