• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  hours) and cool temperatures. In Canada, in an unlit greenhouse, when using it preventatively and wanting them to establish, it is best not to apply Thripor [...] tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has been widely used in IPM-programs in North [...] especially playing a key role in the management of common thrips species. Over time, it has become more popular, as it provides an effective, environmentally

• Aphidius colemani

  for its effectiveness in controlling aphid populations in various agricultural and horticultural environments. Aphidius colemani is widely used in the [...] available in a bottle ( Aphipar ). Spread the material on rock wool slabs or in Diboxes Make sure the material remains dry and is not moved from its introduction [...] whether it has not been parasitized before. If both criteria are met, then the second phase of parasitization will start. The female stands on outstretched

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary [...] and take them home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you [...] be allergic to cats, pollen, and dust mites, it is also possible to be allergic to the natural substances in predatory mites , feeder mites, and supplementary

• Predatory insects

  insects crucial for natural pest control in agriculture. Equipped with piercing mouthparts, they actively hunt and feed on various harmful pests, helping to maintain [...] often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both the environment and human health, as it minimizes exposure [...] these pests. Gall midges Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have

• Bumblebee Pollination Information For Canadian Fruit Crops

  June 11, 2024

  to pollinating these crops in the cooler, wetter conditions that frequently occur in Canada. Koppert is the largest producer in the world of bumblebee colonies [...] vosnesenskii) to our product line in 2021, now allowing us to sell QUADS within British Columbia. To ensure a high fruit yield, it is important to note that some [...] a decrease in pollinators from pesticide use, monocropping, and colony collapse disorder. Colony collapse disorder has had a wide impact on the availability

• Mycotal FAQ

  effective on a range of pests. Depending on the national product registration in your country, it may be applied against whiteflies, and in some countries [...] natural insecticide. It contains a so called entomopathogenic fungus, a fungus that disables and kills insects. The product is packed in a cardboard box which [...] through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may Mycotal: how does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable

• Mycotal your natural partner for whitefly control

  available in all countries where the product is registered. Protect your crop when temperatures drop Even in the midst of winter, pests can be present in your [...] use, can be applied with existing spray equipment Effective high-quality natural product Easy to integrate in your Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy [...] your greenhouse. Although the pest reproduction might be low in in colder conditions, or the pest may be inactive, they will start to build up a population

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 21, 2024

  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 [...] institutions that seek our collaboration on many fronts and see us as a valuable partner. They recognize us as experts in the rearing and mass production of [...] 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 to change the face of

• Predatory mite pioneers: A journey of biocontrol innovations

  October 21, 2024

  company furniture,” as he puts it. Originally from Belgium, Peter arrived at the Koppert headquarters in the Netherlands in 2001. “In 1967, our founder Jan Koppert [...] decentralizing its manufacturing, Koppert has cut transport-related emissions. It has also brought the company closer to its customers. Peter: “In 2021, we opened [...] " says Peter. “In 2006, I was part of another pivotal moment in our history when we launched our Swirski-Mite solution, a game-changer in crop protection

• Thripex-Mini

  exit hole. Place sachets in sheltered positions on the crop (no direct sunlight). Measures improving the moisture balance in the sachets, such as placing [...] several other mites, honeydew and pollen. How does it work Adult predatory mites actively search for and feed on their prey. Application For Hanging Baskets – [...] placing the bottom of the sachet on moist substrate, will have a positive effect on the longevity of product Hold sachets by the stick. The predatory mites