• May beetle

  of the male genitalia. They have a very long lifecycle, lasting between one and three years. This cycle starts with the deposition of eggs in the ground [...] In cold climates they overwinter as larvae and continue their larval development the next spring. While the younger larvae are relatively harmless, the

• Limonica: breakthrough in large-scale production of a complex predatory mite

  October 6, 2025

  is exceptionally effective against various insect pests, but is considered one of the most difficult species to produce. Thanks to a combination of in-depth [...] consumption capacity, and rapid reproduction. “Technically speaking, it is one of the best predatory mites we know,” says Marjon Diender, Lead Rearing Techniques [...] exclusive right, we would not have been able to follow this intensive development route. It enables us to continue investing in improvement and upscaling

• Entonem keeps young orchids free from fungus gnats

  Heemskerk, the Netherlands and its third location in Assendelft, the Netherlands. One of them is Entonem , the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae . Floricultura [...] to avoid at all costs, he says. ‘If fungus gnats are given the chance to develop, they start eating the young roots. This can considerably slow down plant [...] relationship with Koppert’s consultant Wim van der Meer. Each month, he visits one of the three locations to discuss the plant protection methods used throughout

• Agriflora PRO

  also allow better absorption of N, K, Fe, Ca and Mg. Facilitated plant development under stress conditions, such as high salinity and poor soil quality. [...] the effect on a small number of samples before use; Results may vary from one site to another. Apply product in the furrow at planting or seeding, or mix

• Horiver Sticky Cards: A Powerful Tool for Pest Management and Prevention

  May 27, 2024

  activities. Think about it, if one female thrips adult is caught in a Horiver card this prevents 150-300 new thrips from developing in your crop. Where should [...] cards are made of high-quality material coated with a non-drying glue on one or both sides. They come in various colors, which are specifically chosen [...] population is increasing or decreasing. This information is crucial for developing effective pest control strategies and evaluating the success of treatments

• Ulti-Mite: Revolutionizing biocontrol with innovative predatory mite sachets

  Fully industrial compostable Ulti-Mite sachets are crafted from specially developed foil that is 100% industrial compostable, meaning they can be responsibly [...] debut in 2006, this beneficial has been a resounding success and has become one of our most frequently produced beneficials. This predatory mite has proven

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  into close and prolonged contact with certain substances, you could still develop an allergy. On this page, we advise you on the precautionary measures you [...] an application device, avoid direct contact and make sure that there is no one in the direct airflow of the blower. Hygiene Once you have finished your work [...] could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed to allergens will develop an allergy. It is difficult to determine in practice which substance will

• Get Rid of Thrips Naturally Using Predator Mites!

  May 21, 2024

  is and cause scarring, leading to deformed growth as leaves or flowers develop. Additionally, thrips are primary vectors for plant viruses like TSWV (Tomato [...] 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 predatory mites for [...] of reproduction, and Thripex has a lower cost per mite. Note: Only place one generalist predatory mite in your crop at a time. Swirski and Thripex are

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  wanted to be part of that.” The Swirskii breakthrough that changed everything One of his earliest and most impactful projects at Koppert was the introduction [...] active substances were tightening. Within just a few years, he and the team developed a reliable, proven protocol based on Amblyseius swirskii and Orius . It [...] success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols for controlling red spider mites in strawberries using Phytoseiulus

• Leaf miners

  harvest is affected. The size of a leaf tunnel depends on the stage of development of the leaf, the species of host plant and the species of leaf miner. [...] y of the host plant. This susceptibility can also vary considerably from one cultivar to another. Indirect damage arises when disease causing fungi or