• Tomato

  Management (IPM) in tomato crops Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is of importance in tomato cultivation. Tomatoes are exceptionally susceptible to a range

• Encarsia formosa

  parasitic wasp, native to temperate and subtropical regions, has become an important natural enemy for farmers and gardeners aiming to reduce the reliance on

• Canadian Thrips in Greenhouses & Grow Rooms

  September 19, 2024

  thrips can enter a crop in sufficient numbers causing an immediate issue: Imported cutting material Dormant pupae left on the floor from prior crops Wind; [...] rarely carrying significant numbers to create an immediate outbreak). Imported Cutting Material - Cuttings and starter plants can carry exotic and invasive [...] behavior, damage, and how the population is distributed on the plant are also important clues as to what species a grower may be working with. Certain Thrips are

• Box Tree Moth No More: Buxatrap and Capsanem

  June 13, 2024

  One: Early Detection Buxatrap and Pherodis Cydalima perspectalis It is important to detect the early signs of an attack in spring. The first step is to

• Supplementary Feeding for Biological Control: A Complete Guide

  July 24, 2024

  Amblyseius andersoni ) and Thripex ( Neoseiulus cucumeris ). Note: It is important when using Nutemia or Nutari to always apply with an Airbug or similar [...] together with predatory mites , like Nutari and Nutemia can. The last important note with pollen is that there is no point putting this supplementary food [...] lb.) per ha, per release weekly or bi-weekly Application Method: It is important that supplementary food lands on the leaves and has an even dispersal in

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  when temperatures fall below or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot,

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used

• Beneficial Nematodes against Horticultural Pests

  cannot be seen with the naked eye. As small as they are, they play an important role in the biological control of many pests, keeping fruits, vegetables

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

  June 10, 2024

  around the world.’ Continuous innovation ‘ Predatory mites are a very important product group at Koppert. They continue to play a pivotal role in integrated

• Choosing Between Spidex Red and Spidex Vital

  April 3, 2024

  Spidex Vital is that it comes with a food source. This source of food is important for maintaining the vitality of the mites when using this product prev