• Entomite-M

  always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates [...] from 100-500 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated once or twice, or until control is achieved. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor [...] of action The predatory mites feed on larvae of sciarid flies , thrips pupae and other soil-dwelling insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at

• Predatory mites

  Scouting is essential to know where the pest is, how severe the infestation is and to identify the pest. Select the right predatory mite: Choose the appropriate [...] chemical pesticides. Koppert is the pioneer in the development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus [...] areas. The larvae have three pairs of legs. Depending on the predatory mite species larvae are active or inactive. Once the larva has moulted to the protonymph

• Tomato

  species causing notable damage. The most common species in tomato are the Glasshouse potato aphid ( Aulacorthum solani ) and the Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum [...] midge, is also effective in reducing mite populations. Thrips control The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical) is an effective solution for the biological [...] effective pollination of the crop. Adequate pollination ensures that the ovaries in the flowers are fertilized with pollen, leading to the formation of healthy

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching rate of Limonica eggs is low in hot, dry conditions or when humidity drops below 65%, so those [...] activity, but what truly sets Limonica apart from other predatory mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or rise above [...] center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica . Why Limonica? Limonica ( Amblydromalus limonicus ) is a predatory mite that feeds

• Beetles

  pupal instar before reaching the adult stage. Larvae have biting mouthparts and mostly feed on the same food as the adults. The pupae do not make a cocoon [...] Coleoptera is the largest of all insect orders and displays an enormous variety of form, size and habit. A number of species are a serious pest in crops or stored [...] ladybirds contribute to the control of aphids . Beetles undergo a complete metamorphosis, that is, the larvae do not resemble the adult at all, and must

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  home in a closed plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag [...] Exposure and precautionary measures Depending on the way in which you are exposed to the substances in these products, there are specific precautionary [...] n 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, take off

• Open field pollination

  plays a pivotal role in the formation of fruits and seeds. In the context of open field crop cultivation, effective pollination is key to bountiful harvests [...] agriculture. In open field environments, bees are among the most efficient and reliable pollinators. Their foraging activities enable the cross-pollination [...] up to 2,7 times more pollen than honeybees to give growers a flying start to optimal pollination. Advantages of bumblebees in open field In the realm of

• House fly

  originated in central Asia, the insect expanded its range worldwide long ago as a commensal organism to human populations; the housefly is always found in association [...] place near the breeding site to pupate. Flies in the pupal stage are oval-shaped, with bluntly rounded ends, about 8 mm long and change in colour from [...] production create the ideal conditions for maggot development. In extreme cases, large fly populations can even create public health issues for the communities

• Mealybugs and scales

  it. Ants are also attracted by the honeydew. In fact, the honeydew with its sooty mould is usually the first sign of the presence of this type of pest. [...] inflict damage on the crop in various ways: nymphs and females extract the sap from the plant, stunting growth and causing deformation and/or yellowing of leaves [...] unfit for sale, and the reduced level of photosynthesis in the leaves also reduces flower and fruit production; in ornamental crops, the mere presence of

• Artificially lit crops pollination advice

  to 10 weeks before or after the shortest day, depending on latitude and environment) rapid decline in colonies could occur. In the ever-evolving world [...] Placement advice in artificially lit crops For best results, consider the following placement advice in greenhouses with artificial lighting: In regions with [...] Europe), place bumblebee hives high in or above the crops starting from week 40 (+4) until week 10 (-4). Position the colonies to receive direct and early