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

  July 16, 2024

  different thrips life stages is the most common issue in failed thrips control programs. Thrips are a widespread threat in most environments, entering growing [...] This will help you choose which predatory mite is best to use in your growing situation. However, it is difficult for any predatory mite to control anything [...] will feed on any mobile thrips in the crop (larva and adults). For larger thrips species more common in tropical plants, it is best to use a combination of

• Beneficial nematodes

  bodies, and they come in a variety of sizes, ranging from microscopic to several inches in length. Nematodes play various roles in ecosystems. Some are [...] of beneficial nematodes are commonly used in biological pest control . These nematodes play a vital role in managing insect pests and are considered beneficial [...] insect larvae. They are commonly used in greenhouse and nursery pest management and are becoming more and more popular in orchards and outdoor vegetable crops

• Thrips

  cause problems in agriculture and horticulture. Thrips are small insects (0.5-14 mm), with the largest species found in the tropics. In temperate regions [...] female deposits an egg, she makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves [...] Solutions for thrips control Learn more about What are thrips? Several species of thrips are a major problem in greenhouse horticulture. The Western flower

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  invisibly in the form of eggs deposited in leaf or flower tissue. This is especially evident in tropical and exotic ornamentals where plant material is often [...] living in warm greenhouses. It is not believed to over-winter in colder climates. To identify these thrips, the main thing to look for in the adults is their [...] South Asia. In recent years it has become an up-and-coming pest in North America appearing in places like Hawaii in the early 2000s, Florida in 2020, and

• Whitefly

  comparable in outline. Whitefly can be found in many different environments, but they are particularly common in greenhouse settings and in agricultural [...] whiteflies are usually white or pale yellow in color. This is due to the wax produced by the adults, which is covering their body and wings. Some species [...] the growth is obstructed by the stiff hairs. As soon as the red eyes of the adult whitefly are visible in the fourth larval instar, the stage is referred

• A life-long commitment to help growers thrive with sustainable growing practice

  December 10, 2024

  pest management strategies in horticulture. We have the most experienced consultants in the industry with years of practice in the field. We know our natural [...] product, crop and consultant is close, so that the produce is optimal by harvest time. This requires knowledge, timing, and accuracy in application. We also know [...] have a long training period and their knowledge is continually updated.’ While Rianne is a specialist in our macro-organisms, she also has knowledge of

• Aphids

  the progeny of a single female is genetically identical to the mother. In other words, they are clones. Because there is no genetic recombination, different [...] also mate in the autumn and lay eggs which overwinter. Where mating occurs and eggs are laid, the life cycle is termed holocyclic (complete). In greenhouses [...] most harmful pests in greenhouse and field crops, causing plant stress, virus transmission and yield loss. Effective aphid control is essential for maintaining

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  mites for more than half a century and is a global leader in this field. There have been multiple innovations in the rearing, mass production, packaging [...] put Koppert in a category above the rest in the mite production field as it guarantees the optimal establishment of the predatory mites in crops, especially [...] the market, long before I started here. This is where it all began and where it is still happening now and in the future. At Koppert we are on a mission

• Predatory mites

  pests, so knowing the target pest is crucial. Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select [...] What are predatory mites? Predatory mites are beneficial arthropods used in pest control to manage and reduce populations of harmful pests in various [...] alternative to chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory

• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  performed on a weekly basis. This is important for a few reasons: Horiver cards will allow you to observe what is flying around (or in your crop) months to weeks [...] of Spider Mites in a cannabis crop. The first being Neoseiulus californicus , found under our product name Spical . Spical is best used in the Ulti-Mite [...] second predatory mite we use is Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is found under our product name Spidex. This predatory mite is by far the most important natural