Orius laevigatus

Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Orius laevigatus products Thripor-L Expand all items Best conditions for use of Orius [...] Orius laevigatus for thrips control Orius laevigatus is a small yet highly effective predatory bug used in biological pest control of thrips . This beneficial [...] laevigatus is available in a bottle ( Thripor-L ) Shake bottle gently before use Spread material on clean rock wool slabs, leaves and/or in application boxes

Macrolophus pygmaeus

bug is present in a crop in large numbers, it can contribute substantially to the control of these pests. Although plant sap is necessary for Macrolophus [...] to damage. In tomato there may be fruit deformations during setting, and in gerbera, misshapen flowers may appear. The use of this bug in gerbera is therefore [...] Macrolophus pygmaeus for pest control Macrolophus pygmaeus is a key predatory bug for biological pest control of whitefly , Tuta absoluta and spide mites

Macrocheles robustulus

3 x 0.2 mm in size and pearly white. Best conditions for use of Macrocheles robustulus For optimal results the soil has to be moist, rich in organic matter [...] robustulus is a species of predatory mite known for its role in biological pest control , particularly in agricultural and horticultural settings. Macrocheles [...] nematodes and other soil living pests, which can be found in high numbers in greenhouses in soil which has been enriched with compost. As natural enemies

Adalia bipunctata

especially designed for the control of aphids in trees. How to use Adalia bipunctata The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is available in a cotton bag ( Aphidalia [...] up to 3 bags for large trees. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] control aphid infestations without the need for chemical pesticides. The predatory beetle Adalia bipunctata is used for the control of the following pests: Aphids

How to protect bumblebees from heat

needed for hot conditions. Hives built for hot climate The study of climatic and environmental conditions in which bumblebees need to operate in various [...] keep cool in hot summer conditions to be able to function optimally and carry out their valuable pollination work. Best practice for pollination in hot te [...] Natupol Excel for instance have large ventilation holes and increased amount of sugar water to support bumblebees in regulating their climate in hot weather

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri

mealybug Expand all items Best conditions for use of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri The minimum temperature for use of Cryptobug and Cryptobug-L is 16°C/61°F [...] most effective in controlling large populations of mealybugs. Once the supply of mealybugs becomes inadequate, the ladybirds fly off in search of new prey [...] late third and fourth in stars are the most voracious, consuming up to 30 mealybugs per day. 226 Beetles and larvae are most active in sunny conditions. Above

Steinernema feltiae

representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Steinernema

Predatory insects

without the need for chemical pesticides. Koppert offers Aphidend , featuring the species Aphidoletes aphidimyza , for aphid control. For spider mite control [...] Lacewings are beneficial insects known for their voracious appetite for various pests, making them valuable in biocontrol. There are different species [...] Reduced need for chemicals The use of predatory insects often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both the

Heterorhabditis bacteriophora

representative/distributor for more information Spray in the evening (or morning in some cases) allowing nematodes to work for several hours within the optimal [...] nematode commonly used in biological pest control . These microscopic roundworms are parasitic and are known for their effectiveness in controlling a variety [...] host, resulting in the emergence of a new generation of nematodes that can continue to seek out and infect other pests in the area. In this way, Heter

Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

adds. Joint search for solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops [...] Zoboli explains. Growing with respect for nature Since the establishment of Società Agricola Gandini Antonio in the 1950s, the company has based its farming [...] the quality of its product. The company built its first greenhouses in the ‘90s for growing tomatoes using innovative production techniques. ‘Today, this