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

  June 11, 2024

  he struck on the idea of a natural enemy for this pest,’ Paul Koppert, former CEO and son of Jan Koppert recalls. ‘His journey of exploration took him to [...] integrated pest management system that included compatible chemical pesticides and it became necessary to give growers quite a bit of technical advice [...] It started as a germ of an idea, or rather a little predatory mite in this case. Koppert’s pioneer, Jan Koppert noticed that chemical sprays were ineffective

• Aphidius ervi

  t role in biological control of aphids . The natural enemy Aphidius ervi has been widely utilized in various agricultural regions around the world due [...] ervi female wasp can parasitize hundreds of aphids within two days. Aphidius ervi is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Best conditions for use of Aphidius ervi The parasitic

• Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Heterorhabditis bacteriophora [...] offers a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Heterorhabditis bacteriophora nematodes

• Steinernema feltiae

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema feltiae nematodes [...] offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema feltiae nematodes work? S

• Natutec Scout

  stay ahead of potential crop damage. Together with remote support from technical advisors you'll be on top of your Integrated Pest Management strategy. [...] the early detection of pest and disease hotspots, enabling specific spot treatments that help prevent the negative impacts of chemical pesticides on biological [...] Horiver sticky cards for automatic detection of pests. The dashboard provides you with a complete overview of your scouting data which can be extended by

• Steinernema carpocapsae

  then feed and reproduce within the cadaver of the dead host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and [...] them, providing a natural and environmentally friendly method of pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How to apply Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes [...] offering a natural and environmentally friendly approach to pest management in agriculture and horticulture. How do Steinernema carpocapsae nematodes work

• HyFood takes habanero to another level with biological control

  HyFood's production manager. One of the key factors for the successful implementation of the biological control program was the training of personnel in pest [...] the leading exporter of several varieties of chili, representing 90% of total world consumption. In the last 10 years, exports of this fruit have had an [...] municipality of Linares, Nuevo León, HyFood - Hydroponic Premium Crops is a company dedicated to the production of different varieties of habanero peppers

• Spider mites and other mites

  necrosis. Life cycle of mites The life cycle of mites typically consists of four stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The duration of their life cycle can [...] Biological control of spider mites and other mites uses a range of natural enemies that target different developmental stages of the pest: Predatory mites [...] leaf drop or death of the plant. Damage symptoms are important for early detection of plant-feeding mites and effective management, as their small size

• Nematodes established solution for Nesidiocoris in France

  biological equilibrium. SCEA de Fontanel was one of the early Koppert France customers and still is, using many of Koppert’s IPM solutions, including Capsanem [...] valuable ally!’ Audrey Vignaud is Koppert’s technical head of the consultant for the South East Region of France: ‘We recommended the beneficial nematode Capsanem [...] It is a delicate balance, but Capsanem means chemical treatment can be avoided, which is the objective of many companies.’ The nematode protection method

• 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 [...] the cornerstone of many successful IPM programs, supporting productivity, healthier crops and reducing chemical input. Key benefits of using predatory [...] TSWV) increases the risk profile of infestations, making early intervention and IPM essential. Biological control of thrips with predatory mites Predatory