• Navigating the Whitefly Battle

  March 6, 2024

  to as the crawler stage and the fourth larval stage considered the pupal stage. Below are the differences between the Greenhouse Whitefly and the Bemisia [...] spraying it at the tops of the tomato heads, taking most of the adults out of the equation. The parasitoids will be working lower in the crop where the L3/L4 [...] sheen and stickiness on the surface of the plant and its fruit, diminishing the visual appeal of crops. Particularly, in ornamentals (poinsettias) and vegetables

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

  March 17, 2025

  cultivation in the region, instilled in him from the value of hard work, but also warned him about the challenges of the industry. Despite the difficulties [...] is possible to transform the way we cultivate our food, promoting an ecological balance that benefits both producers and the environment. His journey very [...] to Koppert's guidance and technical support that he was able to efficiently implement the use of these beneficial organisms. "The Koppert team helped me

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

  April 25, 2024

  ) for the leatherjackets. These microscopic worms enter the pest and release symbiotic bacteria that kill them within days. The offspring of the nematodes [...] during the spring poses a challenge for the nematodes as the white grubs have grown over the winter (3rd instar), making it more difficult for the nematodes [...] product, take the packets out of the box and allow them to acclimate to room temperature for 30 minutes. After the allotted time, mix the contents with 2

• The Ultimate Guide to Fungus Gnats (Sciarid Fly) and Shore Fly Control

  July 4, 2024

  drying out and increases available food sources such as molds and fungi in the medium. Note: Larvae inhabit the top 2-3 inches of growing medium and can be [...] Gnats and Shore Fly that live in the soil. Stratiolaelaps is typically applied once at start of crop and reproduces in the medium throughout the crop, [...] predator that targets both Fungus Gnat and Shore Fly. Both the adult beetles and larvae actively search for and feed on eggs, young larvae, and pupae. They

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  May 19, 2025

  management that reduces pesticide use. Since 2014, she has been dedicated to ensuring the quality of the predatory mites that Koppert produces and imports [...] protecting the crops that provide us with food. Roots in nature Originally from Guanajuato, Mexico, Bertha showed a passion for biodiversity and agriculture [...] foil sachets, and buckets, are designed to maintain the viability of these beneficial organisms until their release in the field. Science and experience as

• Harnessing the Power of Parasitic Wasps

  March 21, 2024

  deposit their eggs on the newest plant growth and develop sequentially down the plant as the crop matures, severely damaging the crop in numerous ways [...] whitefly and the tobacco whitefly , however more so with Bemisia because of the chemical and parasitism control issues. Host feeding refers to the process [...] a wide range of crops. Among the various whitefly species, the Greenhouse Whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ), and the Tobacco Whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci

• Six Ways to Identify the Cannabis Aphid

  May 24, 2024

  to their dependency on the aphid species. The majority of all aphid samples brought to us from indoor cannabis crops is either the Cannabis Aphid ( Phorodon [...] (antennal tubercles) at the base of each antenna. These can be visible with a 10x hand lens and good lighting. 4. Bulbous (swollen) hairs on the horn like projections [...] also present. 5. Their cornicles are white and almost 1/3 of their body length. 6. Do not rely on the color of the aphid. Colors will range from a cream color

• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  September 8, 2025

  was the company that pioneered biocontrol in Spain. It was innovative, science and practical driven - and I knew I wanted to be part of that.” The Swirskii [...] mites now form the backbone of protocols tackling invasive pests like Thrips parvispinus and Scirtothrips in peppers. The power of mites and the role of research [...] strawberries, citrus, and beyond From greenhouses to open fields, the success of Swirski-Mite opened the door to other applications. The team developed protocols

• Amazone Plants continues the path of organic cultivation

  complex. The plants in the propagation phase enter the processing hall every nine weeks. During the nine week period that the plants are in the greenhouse [...] During the initial few years, the anthurium company owned by Lex Scheffers and Fred van Zijl did not immediately have the wind at its back but the business [...] of the growing plants. In the end, everything more or less turned out fine – the plants in 12 cm pots were sold in 14 cm pots in the summer, and the plants

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

  July 24, 2024

  species that thrive in various environments, including the underside of leaves, inside flowers, and in the soil (depending on the species). They are the optimal [...] like cucumber and peppers, but often lacking in crops such as cannabis and many ornamental plants. Other Mites that have Been Thrown into the Spider Mite [...] acarisuga ) is the only commercially available gall midge species for spider mites. It is sold in the pupa form. Once placed in the crop the pupa emerges