• Neoseiulus cucumeris

  larvae. Neoseiulus cucumeris is a valuable solution in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, where it acts as a natural enemy to help control thrips [...] Neoseiulus cucumeris Neoseiulus cucumeris is most effective at temperatures between 15 and 25°C (59 and 77°F). It is not effective at temperatures above 30°C/86°F [...] cucumeris is sensitive to relative humidity below 70%. Neoseiulus cucumeris in bottles or buckets The predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris is available

• Koppert and CABI collaborate on making more biological controls available

  October 8, 2018

  thousands of farmers and their families. Under the new agreement, more training is also envisaged for Plantwise* ‘plant doctors’ who give advice on integrated [...] Management (IPM) Supporting the establishment of local production facilities of natural enemies to encourage the uptake of biological control in less developed

• Mirical - Revolutionary Packaging Simplifies Application & Maximises Whitefly Control

  January 8, 2024

  Macrolophus pygmaeus ) is now available in a tray containing corrugated cardboard strips. These revolutionary strips serve as a natural habitat for the Mirical [...] proven and trusted biological solution for the control of Whitefly , Mirical, is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, [...] reduction in application time. The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical) is now stronger and better able to establish, and develop, itself in the crop

• Roots Growers positive about Mycotal against whitefly

  Whitefly is and remains a pernicious pest for growers of tomatoes and other crops. This is further aggravated by the fact that there are almost no effective [...] product against whitefly in tomato that is effective and, unlike other products, also has a low MRL, which is a requirement for small cherry tomatoes. [...] wasps and predatory bug. ‘It goes without saying that Mycotal’s biological nature is a big plus, as it means we can use it almost indefinitely and the whitefly

• Airobug – “the aerial application system”

  January 6, 2021

  Airobug and Koppert’s know-how. This is not just a product, it’s a complete system. It is built around the Airobug which is the principle delivery system that [...] computerised touch-screen control pad, which is attached to a control unit on the device.” Bridge Farm Group is a high quality herb, ornamental plant and [...] application of biological control products to our crops. We have used Koppert natural enemies for a number of years at our other site. However with the new Clay

• Amblyseius andersoni

  andersoni is a species of predatory mite and is used for biological pest control in horticulture and agriculture. These predatory mites are natural enemies [...] andersoni is effective at temperatures above 14°C/57°F. Optimum temperatures are between 20 and 28°C (68 and 82°F). Amblyseius andersoni is sensitive to [...] relative humidity below 65%. In tomato, use of Amblyseius andersoni is not recommended as it is hindered by the glandular hairs on the stems and leaves and does

• Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show

  April 7, 2021

  capacity, then any susceptibility is exposed. If the demand for assimilates exceeds the supply, then the crop will naturally push resources to meet the needs [...] Phytophthora: symptoms starting to show The sun is starting to shine and strawberry crops are moving from the vegetative to the generative development [...] out’? Root diseases are opportunists. In many cases, the latent population is waiting for the opportunity to enter the crop. Plants that are already infected

• Praon volucre

  volucre Praon volucre is a parasitic wasp that belongs to the family Braconidae and to the subfamily Aphidiinae . Praon volucre is one of the most abundant [...] Praon volucre is used for the control of the following pests: Potato aphid ( Macrosiphum euphorbiae ) The parasitic wasp Praon volucre is available at Koppert [...] Expand all items How to use Praon volucre The parasitic wasp Praon volucre is available in a bottle ( Aphiscout ) Peel off the outer layer of the label

• Diglyphus isaea

  instars: the first is colourless and transparent, the second is yellow and semi transparent with a brown fat body, and the third larval instar is blue-green. [...] Diglyphus isaea Diglyphus isaea is a small parasitic wasp belonging to the family Eulophidae within the order Hymenoptera . It is widely recognized for its role [...] programs. Diglyphus isaea is used for the control of the following pests: Leaf miners The parasitic wasp Diglyphus isaea is available at Koppert as Miglyphus

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  outbreak is quickly and effectively dealt with, but the disadvantage is that it disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short [...] The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is by far the most important natural enemy of Two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and has been used [...] the spider mite population by predation. Phytoseiulus persimilis is highly specific and is only effective against spider mites that produce a large amount