• An unexpected solution: the story of Fernando Rodríguez and Koppert's predatory mites

  March 17, 2025

  committed to a biological control approach. "My goal was always to create an organic and sustainable production system, and Koppert became a key partner [...] says. The relationship with Koppert: a strategic partnership Fernando first encountered Koppert in his early years as a producer when he began exploring [...] capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides, which require constant applications and can create imbalances in the environment. A change that

• Effective thrips control with predatory mites

  indirect damage to a wide range of crops. Their ability to reproduce rapidly, damage plant tissue, and spread viruses makes them a serious threat to yield [...] limonicus is a generalist predatory mite feeding on thrips, whiteflies and other small insects and mites. It feeds on all larval stages of thrips and has a big [...] it has a high reproduction capacity, performs well in moderate and colder temperatures and can handle high humidity. The predatory mites have a somewhat

• Spider Mite Predators; Choosing the Best Biological For Your Situation

  July 24, 2024

  spider mites , but it is a type 3 generalist predator mite, so it is not a smart choice for spider mite control. It is better used as a generalist predator [...] If left unchecked, spider mites are a devastating pest that can destroy your crop within a few weeks. Thankfully, there are many choices of predators on [...] Neoseiulus californicus ) & Neoseiulus fallacis Type 3: Generalist Predators - These are predatory mites that prey on, and can reproduce on, a host of pests. They

• Understanding Orius

  July 12, 2024

  Eggplant: Introduction points should be placed in a grid-type pattern throughout a large greenhouse (for a growing spaces less than 10 square meters, one [...] space! This tiny predatory bug is a powerful tool in Integrated Pest Management systems (IPM)! Thripor (Orius insidiosus) is a common predatory bug that has [...] been researched to have a significant impact on the longevity (how long they live) and fecundity (how many eggs they lay during a lifetime). Because of this

• Crop Protection

  typically do not develop resistance to natural enemies. Supports soil health & biodiversity – Improves soil fertility, preserves pollinators, and strengthens [...] pre-harvest intervals Most biological crop protection products do not require a pre-harvest interval (PHI) due to the inherent safety. These agents do not [...] health . When microorganisms establish themselves in the soil, they create a fertile and balanced environment, promoting crop growth. Utilizing biological

• Predatory Mites: Should I Order Bottles or Sachets?

  May 31, 2024

  What is a predatory mite breeder sachet? A predatory mite breeder sachet is a small climate resistant packet containing a predatory mite, a feeder mite [...] amounts of money and a decrease in pest protection? We get a lot of questions asking: What formulation a customer should use? What is a predatory mite breeder [...] Amblyseius swirskii ) eggs will hatch below a RH (relative humidity) rate of 63%. This drastically decreases the chance of a second generation from developing on

• Capsanem

  Nematodes can be applied using a watering can, an airblast sprayer, through a sprinkler system, with a backpack sprayer, or a vehicle-mounted spray unit To [...] between 14-34°C/57-93°F but performs best at temperatures between 19-31°C/66-88°F Soil or air temperature below 5°C/41°F and above 35°C/95°F can be lethal [...] Effects & Compatibility Pesticides can have (in)direct effects on biological solutions As a general rule for tank mixing, always add the nematodes to a fully

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

  Ulti-Mite represents a significant advancement in the packaging of predatory mites , designed to enhance biological pest control across a wide range of crops [...] breeding sachets function like a continuous engine, allowing predatory mites to reproduce within the sachet and gradually emerge over a period of 4-6 weeks. Moisture [...] other sachet products, the feeder mite population inside increases, creating a sustainable food source for the predatory mites to build new populations. Fully

• Trianum effectively controls Pythium in cucumber

  this in response to his crop’s susceptibility to Pythium. ‘My crop gets 20 hours of light a day, which means it requires a lot of water. That larger quantity [...] which makes it susceptible to Pythium. A very acceptable level Kees grows Rijk Zwaan’s variety Skyson RZ, which has a lot of vigour and is suited to exposure [...] Trianum-G because of my crop’s susceptibility to Pythium,’ explained Kees Hendriks. Together with Stefan Wubben, Kees Hendriks runs a farm covering over six

• Rancho Los Pinos is nature's ally

  quality and committed to sustainability and workforce well-being, they are a benchmark in the industry. Founded in 1950 by Don Luis Rodríguez Aviña, Rancho [...] pesticide use by implementing biological control and natural pollination programs. A long and increasingly sustainable road to learning and success The partnership