• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  multiple pests, pollen, and spores) with a long-proven track record as thrips predators in Canada. One of the most important things to keep in mind when using [...] that they primarily feed on the first larval stage of thrips. These are tiny beige coloured larvae that hatch from the egg in the leaf or flower. This is key [...] Between Swirski and Thripex: Swirski and Thripex are similar at a quick glance. Both eat roughly the same number of thrips larvae per day and have similar

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  “part of the company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967 [...] “We pioneered the use of the Amblyseius swirskii predatory mite, developed innovative packaging and application technologies, and invested in facilities for [...] back and forth to release the right dosage of natural enemies, resulting in effective biological pest control , as the mites are able to reach the pest

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

  July 24, 2024

  that thrive in various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal choice [...] acarisuga ) is the only commercially available gall midge species for spider mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges [...] due to their ability to remain within the crop, rapidly increase in numerical response to the pest life cycle, and hunt prey by detecting plant volatiles

• A dive into organic hop farming and biological crop protection

  However, amidst the challenges, there have been significant successes. Lukas recognizes the need for resilience and innovation in the face of change, acknowledging [...] potential of organic farming and the integration of beneficial insects in crop protection. As he navigates challenges and celebrates successes, his story stands [...] approaches, learn new techniques, and conduct numerous tests, highlighting the dynamic nature of embracing change in the agricultural landscape. As Lukas

• Less use of chemical pesticides due to Natutec Scout

  ''This facilitates the rapid identification of trends and shifts in pest and disease development. Of particular note is the utilization of the 'Heatmap' feature [...] feature, wherein colors on the company's map indicate the severity of the pest pressure. This feature swiftly and clearly illuminates the path towards optimal [...] The time of endless Excel sheets with rows full of scout data about disease and pest pressure is over for good at Scheurs in De Kwakel since they switched

• Tree specialist Wolterinck: Control of oak processionary caterpillar with Entonem

  Wolterinck BV in Beltrum, the Netherlands, is a specialist in tree care and weed control and works on behalf of local authorities and governmental bodies [...] bodies. Co-owner and general director Ivo de Groot has witnessed the effect of Koppert’s nematode product Entonem on the oak processionary caterpillar. ‘We’ve [...] Wolterinck BV sprays the nematodes when the caterpillar egg casings begin to emerge. A second spraying may be needed, either of nematodes or of nematodes plus

• Stable fly

  congregate on the legs of livestock to feed, and the population size can be assessed by counting the number of Stomoxys on the animals’ front legs. The flies become [...] days, depending on the environmental conditions. Larvae can even overwinter in livestock housing. At the end of the third instar, the larvae will move to [...] equine infectious anemia (EIA) and hog cholera, and the protozoan trypanosomes that cause surra. Life cycle and appearance of the Stable fly Adult stable flies

• May beetle

  ending in the death of the plant. From the third stage onwards, the impact of this pest increases. Damage symptoms Initial damage is not visible in the aerial [...] aerial parts of the plant, as the larvae only feed on root hairs and organic material during the first and second instars. When they move to the next stage [...] beetle The adults belonging to the majority of Phyllophaga species are very similar in terms of their external appearance. In short, the adults have a reddish-brown

• Japanese beetle

  abundant in well-kept lawns and golf courses, and less often in pastures. The grub feeds just below the surface, it cuts off and consumes the grass roots [...] (mainly third-instar) overwinter in an earthen cell about 15-20 cm deep in the soil. In early spring, when the soil temperatures increase, the grubs move [...] not a pest in Japan, extensive turf, and a lack of natural enemies, allowed populations to rapidly build up and spread steadily in the US. In Europe, Popillia

• Two-spotted spider mite

  such webs in which the mites live. The webbing and spotting on the leaves affects the appearance of the crop. This is of particular concern in ornamental [...] the underside of leaves where they pierce the cells and suck out the contents. The empty dead cells become yellow, and in many plants the damage can also [...] seen on the upper surface of leaves as small yellow dots. The destruction of cells results in reduced photosynthesis, increased transpiration and reduced