• Crop Protection

  compromising the environment. What are biocontrol agents? Biocontrol agents refer to products and methods that are based on living organisms or their [...] alternatives to chemical pesticides or complement them so fewer chemicals are needed. With predatory insects , predatory mites , parasitic wasps , beneficial [...] , and strengthen plant resilience. The key advantages of crop protection are: Easy integration – Fits into existing farming practices, IPM, and organic

• Mycotal

  n of whiteflies, thrips and aphids on various greenhouse vegetable and ornamental crops; mealybugs on greenhouse ornamentals ; thrips on greenhouse strawberry; [...] inside the crop canopy and the timing of application. The following conditions are required: Mycotal requires sufficient humidity inside the crop canopy for

• Stick it to Pests: The Power of Mass Trapping

  May 17, 2024

  traditional chemical insecticides. For example, consider the case of thrips . A single thrips can lay hundreds of eggs over the course of their lifetime. By [...] of heat). Finally, if you are trying to capture soil-dwelling pests, like fungus gnats, shore flies , root aphids , or thrips pupae, place the cards near [...] traps unless you are using a large amount of Thripor or parasitic wasps like Diglyphus and Enermix in your crop. These bio-controls are attracted to yellow

• A life-long passion for predatory mites

  October 8, 2024

  This makes a big difference for these growers as it ensures the predatory mites are able to walk straight into the crop where they are most needed, unharmed [...] academic institutions, we are constantly broadening our portfolio to tackle new pests and diseases all over the world.’ ‘We are often approached by universities [...] prey mites to feed them, thus maximizing the reproduction of the mites. We are now looking at adapting the sachet for different climates and different locations

• An impressive range of predatory mite solutions thanks to continuous research and innovations

  July 17, 2024

  ensured that these premium-quality products for controlling harmful pests are more vital and effective than ever. ‘We can be proud that we introduced the [...] vitality of our mites have never been better.’ Continuous dedication ‘We are the third generation at Koppert to step into the shoes of our founder, but [...] always will be one of our core values as a company. We would not be where we are today without our customers and their vital feedback. We have listened to

• Thripex-Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the sachet and disperse into the crop [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly

• Thripex-V

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species. Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 50-500 per m

• Swirski-Mite

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 per

• Swirski-Mite LD

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly

• Swirski-Mite Plus

  Pests Young larvae of various thrips species and eggs and larvae of whitefly . Crops Do not use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites multiply in the [...] situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Use at least 4,000 sachets per ha and hang them evenly