• Predatory mites

  Quantity: Determine the appropriate quantity of predatory mites needed based on factors such as the size of your crop and the severity of the pest infestation [...] necessary: Depending on the severity of the pest problem, multiple releases of predatory mites may be required. Follow the recommendations of your crop consultant [...] development of predatory mite solutions, starting in 1967 with the rearing of the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis . Over the years, we have further

• Aphidoletes aphidimyza

  predator, as well as the size of the prey. Life cycle of Aphidoletes aphidimyza Growers can recognize the different life stages of the gall midge Aphidoletes [...] starts predigestion of the body contents. The larva then sucks out the body fluids, leaving the dead aphid hanging by its snout from the leaf to turn brown [...] directly on the soil or rockwool slabs or hang it in-between the plants Do not scatter the contents Once emerged, the adult gall-midges will leave the bottle

• Precautionary measures for product allergies

  doctor. In case of a life-threatening situation call the emergency medical services immediately. A combination of factors The level of sensitivity differs [...] plastic bag. Moistening the clothes in the bag prevents allergens and other particles from dispersing in the air when you open the bag. Possible allergic [...] differs per person. Allergy problems can occur within just a few weeks of the first moment of contact, or could take years to appear. Not everyone who is exposed

• Trianum-P

  develop. Parasitism of pathogens Trianum-P grows around the mycelia of the pathogens. The cell walls of the pathogens break down and the pathogens die. S [...] Mode of action The mode of action of Trianum-P is based on the following mechanisms: Competition for space Trianum-P grows faster on the surface of the [...] Add 1 volume of Trianum-P to 5 volumes of water in a bucket Mix thoroughly Add the suspension to the required amount of water to obtain the final spray

• ‘Knowing & recognizing’ now available in 4 languages

  May 23, 2018

  solutions. The first edition of ‘Knowing & recognizing’ was published 25 years ago. The new version is the biggest to date, partly because of the new section [...] and Spanish. The English version was launched in October last year. ‘The success of the English version underlined the urgent need to have the information [...] around the world. For effective control of pests and diseases through the use of biological control agents, knowledge of their biology is therefore of utmost

• Control spidermite with Phytoseiulus in soft fruit

  May 8, 2019

  biological control of spider mites in their crops. Control of spider mite control is achieved with the use of predatory mites , the most effective being [...] soon as the first spider mites are found in the crop. Adult Phytoseiulus will feed on all stages of spider mites, and reproduce faster than the pest at [...] spidermite. Due to the wide variety of growing systems in UK soft fruit crops, the introduction rates for Phytoseiulus differ according to the particular crop

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain, from production to the point of sale. Accepting [...] Accepting the award on behalf of Koppert, product manager Tim Bossinga said that innovation lay at the core of Koppert’s DNA and is a result of its continuous [...] improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips

• Biological solution against green shield bug

  June 23, 2021

  in 2018 to find the most effective natural enemy of this pest identified a European parasitic wasp that parasitises the eggs. The first field tests have [...] product available in 2022 for their commercial partners. Over the course of the previous decade, the southern green shield bug has ravaged unheated pepper, aubergine [...] central Europe. The disappearance of chemical products, in combination with climate change, has resulted in an increase in the level of infestations in

• Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies Rophoria & Syrphidend

  March 13, 2024

  versatile and resilient solution. The product must be used preventatively or as soon as the first aphids are detected in the crop. Syrphidend: A Cool Companion [...] hoverfly pupae of Sphaerophoria rueppellii. Syrphidend is supplied in a cardboard box containing 50 hoverfly pupae of Episyrphus balteatus. The dosage depends [...] before pupation. Rophoria Rophoria , the hoverfly Sphaerophoria rueppellii , is able to thrive in a wider range of temperatures compared to its counterpart

• Thrips

  hatching, the larvae begin to feed on plant tissue on the underside of the leaf. The larvae are smaller than the adults and lack wings. Depending on the species [...] a later stage, the empty cells become desiccated and the adjacent cells turn brown. The vigour of the plant is also reduced by loss of chlorophyll. With [...] makes an opening in the plant tissue. The eggs are laid in leaves, flower petals and in the soft parts of stalks. On the leaves of sweet pepper, for instance