• Thrip control in Strawberry with Orius laevagatus

  May 8, 2019

  that capsids often start to occur in strawberry crops from late July, requiring the application of insecticides to prevent damage to the crop, but which can [...] strawberry growers are advised to introduce the predator from the second half of May, to further protect their crops from the pest. [...] strawberry grower. They are often impossible to control using insecticides, due to their inherent ability to develop resistance, and generally secretive

• Macrocheles robustulus

  the contents. Macrocheles robustulus is a generalist predator. In addition to soil-dwelling thrips stages, it also feeds on fly larvae, mites, springtails [...] nematodes and other small soil-dwelling organisms. Adult females can consume four to five Western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) pupae per day. Life [...] conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter and have a loose structure. The minimum

• Swirski-Mite

  use in tomato. Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 50,000; 250,000 predatory mites [...] Application Turn and shake the bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Sprinkle material on leaves or pour into Diboxes Make [...] e depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites

• Swirski Ulti-Mite

  mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. The Ulti-Mite slow-release sachet, made from 100% industrially compostable film [...] in the crop, not exposed to direct sunlight Sachets already have an exit hole Hold sachets by the cardboard strip at the top, to avoid damaging the predatory [...] Ulti-Mite depends on climate, crop and pest density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• New Anso-Mite Plus Sachet Beats Thrips Early In The Season

  February 8, 2023

  department decided to take the extra step to come to the market with a high performance slow release sachet with not one, but two feeder mites to the breeding [...] Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more target-oriented version of Anso-Mite came from strawberry [...] Amblyseius andersoni is fairly cold tolerant, so it emerges from hibernation earlier in the season, to establish itself in the crop before Thrips can become

• Cryptobug-L

  first mealybugs are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 5-40 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at intervals [...] hulls. Application Deploy material on rock wool slabs, or in Diboxes close to or at a hotspot Can also be applied with Natutec Airobreez , Natutec Mini-Airbug [...] depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• Montdo-Mite

  adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pests are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 25-300 [...] use in tomato Mode of action Predatory mites use their piercing mouthparts to extract the contents of their prey. Pack size 50,000; 250,000 predatory mites [...] Application Turn and shake bottle gently before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material

• Citripar

  Wood chips. Application Use a pen or sharp tool to make a hole in the sticker on the lid. Use the label to hang the tube in the crop following the instructions [...] first signs of infestation appear. Introduction rates typically range from 0.1-0.5 per m 2 /release. Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at an [...] depends on climate, crop and mealybug density and should always be adjusted to the particular situation. Start introduction preventively or as soon as the

• About bumblebees

  work 7 days a week from dusk till dawn Bumblebees work well under poor weather conditions and protected environments Bumblebees are easy to use and require [...] pollination ', this will allow a bumblebee to pollinate a flower in a single visit. A honeybee typically needs to visit a flower between 7-10 times, before [...] both pollen and nectar to provide resources for the brood as well as perform maintenance jobs on the nest. As the nest continues to develop, the queen will

• A legacy of sustainability: Stolk Brothers and Koppert’s shared vision

  February 17, 2025

  family’s dedication to innovation and sustainable practices led them through various crops—from lettuce to tomatoes, and eventually to their current specialty: [...] severe eczema from handling chemical sprays, and it became clear that we needed a better, healthier alternative.” That’s when they turned to Koppert’s biological [...] Brothers continues to feel the company’s personal touch. “Fifteen, twenty years ago, you could just call someone at Koppert and get a sample to try out. Things