Kris de Smet on predatory mites as a game-changer for horticulture in Almería - Original Stories

Corn earworm

instars, over a total period of two to three weeks, developing a greyish colour and a black cephalic capsule in the first stage, but later adopting a variety [...] female lays small quantities of eggs, between one and three, in the hairs of green ears of corn. The larvae feed on the hairs of the young corn and on the [...] body, with a wingspan of 35 to 40 mm and a dark stripe on the side edge of the forewings and hindwings; they live for around two and a half weeks.

How to Use Beneficial Nematodes in Outdoor Crops: A Step-by-Step Guide

Navigating the Whitefly Battle

Municipality Enschede: Entonem nematodes against oak processionary caterpillar

The Municipality of Enschede started using nematodes for the first time in the spring of 2021 to try to halt the spread of the oak processionary caterpillar [...] manager of the oak processionary caterpillar for the Municipality of Enschede. ‘We use Koppert’s nematode product Entonem in locations where we find a range [...] caterpillar. The municipality’s built-up area has a total of 22,000 oak trees. In the past, the municipality only extracted the nests. But as Petra Klein Breukink

Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

potential to develop into a game changer in spider mite control. It changes the rules of the game and is even more in control of spider mites . And the grower [...] the population develops more rapidly.’ A sense of calm on the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As [...] can cause real problems in cucumbers. The ability of Spidex Vital to tackle spider mites and hot-spots effectively brings a sense of calm to the farm.’ He

Effective thrips control with predatory mites

Thrips are one of the most challenging pests in horticulture and agriculture, causing both direct and indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability [...] health. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the production of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] we have further specialized in producing a big range of natural enemies and have several patents to our name. Our stability in breeding, quality, reliability

Capyphor

Capyphor can be used for biological control of larvae of weevils and other beetles in a wide range of crops. Pests Beetles ( Coleoptera ): Weevils ( C [...] Refrigerate at a temperature of 2-6°C/35-43°F in a ventilated refrigerator/cold room. Storage conditions Upon receipt, take boxes out of the insulating [...] find, due to rapid degradation. Pack size 3,000 million - 4 sachets of 750 million in a box. Developmental stage Infective third-stage larvae (L3). Concentration

Plant Health

absence of toxic substances. Plant Health Products Embracing a systems approach for sustainable agriculture Recognizing the negative impacts of food production [...] the years, biological pest control has proven effective in managing pests without the drawbacks of chemical pesticides. Beneficial arthropods and insect [...] fruits/roots, and the intricate soil food web play pivotal roles in maintaining optimal plant growth. A balanced metabolite profile, comprising primary and secondary

HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

increase of 1.8% in volume and 11.4% in economic value, with the main client of Mexican chili being the United States, a country to which around 99% of the [...] Located in the municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero [...] mite and thrips in time and release in a timely manner the beneficial that each one requires and thus be able to harvest a good product". A certified product