• Transforming crop protection: the rise of predatory mites

  July 21, 2025

  is classic but powerful — from lab to greenhouse to field. And we’ve adapted formats too, like Ulti-Mite sachets, to withstand heat and humidity.” Looking [...] of crop pests. It was the perfect setting for someone eager to apply scientific curiosity to real-world agricultural challenges. At first, he joined a [...] Amblyseius swirskii to combat whitefly and thrips in Campo de Cartagena and Almeria greenhouses - two pests that had become nearly impossible to manage with chemical

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  Mechanical damage to tissues, leading to disruption of organ function • Depletion of the insect’s energy reserves • Ultimately, this leads to a generalized [...] will stick fungus will continue to the insect and start its cycle and sporulate germinating outside the insect to release a new generation of spores [...] Cordyceps fumosorosea, Mycotal proved to be the fastest and most competitive fungus at temperatures ranging from 5°C to 14°C, offering a unique advantage in

• Mycotal FAQ

  is very unlikely due to the complex nature by which Mycotal interacts with the target pest. How to handle & apply Mycotal How to store Mycotal? Mycotal [...] does it work? spread the infection to other vulnerable pests. How long is Mycotal effective? Mycotal spores starts to germinate and grow immediately after [...] via Low Volume Misting Systems in greenhouses. How to use Mycotal What are the optimal conditions to apply Mycotal? • Mycotal is best applied at the end

• Manual Wireless Beehome

  transmitter’s menu The transmitter's menu is only used to connect the climate computer to the transmitter or to change the digital frequency of the transmitter [...] be set to 1. 2. This can be used to set the frequency (address) of the transmitter (there are 8 options). 3. Is never modified (is always set to 2). 4. [...] (see above for instructions on how to set the address/frequency) will have to be installed in the aisle. In order to prevent signal interference, the second

• Mycotal - Effective at lower temperatures

  inactive, they will start to build up a population as soon as the conditions are favourable. This can become a serious threat to you crop in a later stage [...] giving your beneficial insects time to Click here to learn more about Mycotal Biocontrol is our nature build up a standing army before new pests enter [...] stage. Therefore, it is crucial to eliminate pests in wintertime, when pest pressure is still low. In this way you start the new season in a clean way, giving

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] On the road to precision biological control Natutec Drive takes centre stage Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the [...] Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a brilliant move,’ says Glasshouse Manager Angel Angelov. ‘When it comes to the even

• Natutec Drive – ‘In a class of its own!’

  June 4, 2021

  proved to be labour-intensive, time consuming, and not always accurate. We battled to get the product uniformly dispersed. Natutec Drive is easy to use and [...] Half a year ago, Dyson Farming in the UK took the decision to acquire the Natutec Drive tool to disperse its biological pest control products. ‘It was a [...] and it allows us to distribute Thripex and Chrysopa really accurately,’ Angel explains. ‘The two arms of the tool unfold over the crop to blow the live products

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  August 5, 2025

  for its rapid spread and damage to peppers and strawberries, this species is well-targeted by Limonica due to its ability to feed on second instar larvae [...] needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out is its ability to establish [...] mites is that it continues to be effective even when temperatures fall below or rise above that range. That said, it’s important to keep in mind that the hatching

• Larvanem Has Been The Number One Product Against Vine Weevil For Over 25 years

  August 22, 2024

  product used to combat vine weevil. The secret to its continued success lies in its special strain of Heterorhabditis bacteriophora , which is the basis [...] and doesn't harm other beneficials. The vine weevil is also unable to become resistant to Larvanem. You'll see how much you benefit.' [...] You're sure to see Larvanem being used when growers have problems with vine weevils. For more than 25 years, this parasitic nematode has been the top product

• Koppert Launches Renewed Side Effects App

  October 11, 2024

  We are excited to announce that we have rebranded and added new features and improvements to our Side Effects app to help growers optimise their integrated [...] potential to contribute to advancing sustainable agriculture. Now, the Digital Assistant is ready for its first commercial use, enabling growers to access [...] biological control products and pollinators to more than 40,000 users worldwide. ‘At Koppert we are committed to continuous innovation,’ says Product Manager