• Do you think you have Cannabis Pests?

  June 27, 2024

  mite we use is Phytoseiulus persimilis . It is found under our product name Spidex. This predatory mite is by far the most important natural enemy of the [...] identifying and removing cannabis pests naturally and for good. Whether you are growing cannabis indoors or outdoors it is important to observe and monitor your [...] and performed on a weekly basis. This is important for a few reasons: Horiver cards will allow you to observe what is flying around (or in your crop) months

• Long-tailed mealybug

  General Pseudococcus longispinus occurs naturally in tropical and sub-tropical regions, but these days it is widespread throughout the world. The range [...] defoliation. The overall effect is a reduction of photosynthesis and therefore the yield. Flowers and fruit often drop off. Plant sap is rich in sugars, but low [...] the body itself. The length of the other filaments is roughly half the width of the body. The female is 3 - 4 mm long. Reproduction in Pseudococcus longispinus

• Nothing beats original

  solutions today to support more sustainable agriculture, in partnership with nature. Be the first to receive updates about new stories. Subscribe to our YouTube [...] Choosing the right predatory mite solution to control a pest infestation is contingent upon various factors such as the type of crop, the specific pest [...] infestation levels, and crop protection strategy. Each product in our portfolio is developed to meet these unique needs, supporting growers to safeguard both

• Beetles

  fruits, leading to reduced growth and yield loss. Effective beetle control is essential to maintain healthy and productive crops. Biological control of [...] beetles combines preventive monitoring with targeted interventions using natural solutions: Beneficial nematodes Insect traps Pheromone traps Beneficial [...] hard wing covers (elytra). With more than 350,000 known species, Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form

• Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

  beetle Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is a species of beetle belonging to the family Coccinellidae. The beneficial insect is a small but highly effective predator [...] long-tailed mealybug ( Pseudocous longispinus ) The natural enemy Cryptolaemus montriouzieri is available at Koppert as Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L . Mealybug [...] use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F. However, as Cryptolaemus montouzieri favors high temperatures, Cryptobug is most effective at temperatures

• Eretmocerus eremicus

  eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Aphelinidae . This beneficial insect is used as an important biological [...] eremicus is available at Koppert as Ercal . Eretmocerus eremicus products Enermix Ercal Expand all items How to use Eretmocerus eremicus The natural enemy [...] Eretmocerus eremicus is still active at temperatures above 30°C/86°F. Behaviour of the parasitic wasp Eretmocerus eremicus Eretmocerus eremicus is a highly effective

• The Swirski-Mite Revolution: A Game-Changer in Pest Control

  October 21, 2024

  under all kinds of circumstances. In fact, this is how Swirski-Mite is viewed by the market: as a natural enemy that does its work reliably in all kinds [...] It is still the benchmark, the one pest control product that everyone else in the field automatically uses to compare other natural enemies, old or new [...] Swirski-Mite actually is. ‘The predatory mite is extremely effective and resistant to high temperatures. It makes short work of thrips and whitefly and

• Mastering the Battle Against Lawn Pests: White Grubs and Leatherjacket Edition

  April 25, 2024

  square foot, it is time to act. Biological Control with Nematodes One effective method of controlling white grubs and leatherjackets is using entomopathogenic [...] turf. How to Check for an Infestation in your Lawn? To check if your lawn is infested with white grubs or leatherjackets, simply fold back the turf, and [...] deceased grubs. Application and Timing For control against white grubs, it is best to apply the Larvanem nematodes between late August and early September

• Towards a chemical-free future in agriculture: The vision of grower Koen

  farming are getting closer together. "The mix between traditional and organic is actually quite pleasant," he explains. He emphasizes that his approach stemmed [...] biological crop protection . As a result, he acquires a lot of knowledge and is prepared to fully transition to biological crop protection when the government [...] ahead in terms of sustainability and environmental friendliness, but that gap is getting smaller. In 15 years, I expect there will be no difference at all

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

  March 17, 2025

  adapting to the dynamics of pests and their natural predators. "One of the most fascinating aspects of predatory mites is their adaptability. When the pest population [...] ecosystem and quickly respond to future outbreaks," he notes. This natural regulation capability is a fundamental advantage over chemical insecticides, which require [...] adopting this model is overcoming the traditional mindset of immediate pest eradication. "In conventional agriculture, a chemical product is expected to eliminate