• Olive scale

  is a cosmopolitan pest of citrus and olives and occurs widely in tropical regions and in greenhouses throughout the world. It is a severe pest in coffee [...] causing build-up of sticky deposits on nearby surfaces. The honeydew may attract attendant ants and sooty moulds grow on the sugary deposits. Removal of large [...] has two transverse crests and one median ridge that together form the letter H. On citrus, early stages might be yellow but they become darker later. F

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

  February 8, 2023

  andersoni , available in a 6-litre bucket until now, will soon be on the market in a slow release sachet, to make this biological solution for harmful Thrips [...] Soft fruit growers in the UK and Italy can expect Anso-Mite Plus to be available well before spring this year. ‘The request for a longer-lasting and more [...] growers in the UK,’ says Koppert Product Manager, Tim Bossinga. ‘Using breeding sachets with predatory mites that can be introduced early in the season

• Certainty in the quality of every sachet and bottle of our predatory mites

  April 16, 2025

  she emphasizes. Certainty for a sustainable future “ Nothing beats original ” is not just a slogan but a philosophy that lives in every detail of the work [...] transportation, a critical factor that ensures the mites arrive in optimal conditions at their destination. Innovation in packaging also plays a crucial role: [...] under different conditions. “ The first time I saw the effect of predatory mites on a crop, I was amazed. Seeing how a plant remained healthy and vigorous

• How to prevent Fusarium in pepper crops: Protect your plants with Trianum

  November 20, 2024

  Trianum as a preventative measure One preventive measure is the timely application of Trianum. Trianum is a biological fungicide based on the fungus [...] Fusarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum) in peppers. In these tests, Trianum showed a strong reduction of Fusarium wilt , with a 78% decrease 10 days after inoculation [...] Fusarium has re-emerged as a problem in pepper cultivation in recent years. This soil-borne fungus can infect the roots of pepper plants. Several species

• The Spidex®-Spical® dual solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production

  July 20, 2021

  Technical Consultant in the South, has gained a wealth of knowledge and experience in the biological control of TSSM in glasshouses-grown strawberries [...] potential to survive for an extended period of time in the absence of spider mite prey,” explained Stella. This biological control agent also has a higher temperature [...] mite populations. For more information on how to implement a successful biological control programme against spider mites and other pests in glasshouse strawberry

• Predatory mites

  management: Predatory mites can build up a population in the crop and control pests for a long period of time. Reduced pesticide dependence: The integration [...] that preys on the identified pest. Consult with a Koppert advisor or supplier if you're unsure. Release timing: Timing is essential and depends on factors [...] ) are specialised in feeding on spider mites. They both prey on spider mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory

• Koppert One

  nematodes at the right moment with Timing Expert Timing can make or break the success of biological control. With Timing Expert in Koppert One, you always know [...] are right for foliar nematode applications. By combining Koppert’s biological expertise with real-time and forecasted weather data, Timing Expert identifies [...] Currently available for foliar applications. Soil application support is coming soon. Gain insights into pesticide side effects on beneficial insects and

• Veni Calcium

  repeated a number of times Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognised distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation [...] Parva , Vidi Terrum and Vidi Fortum . Storage time after receipt See package for expiry date Storage time will decrease once package has been opened Storage [...] as foliar fertiliser, bringing the calcium quickly where it is needed. The calcium in the product can easily be taken up by the plant. Pack size 5 and 20

• Blueberry aphid

  material. It feeds on blueberries and is a vector of blueberry scorch virus. Damage symptoms Blueberry aphids live in dense colonies on young shoots of blueberry [...] Blueberry aphid Aphids have a complex life cycle, with both winged and wingless forms of adults and a great variety in colour. In greenhouses, reproduction [...] The aphids are mainly found on young shoots. Peak aphid densities are reached in June and July. Sexual adults are produced in September and October and the

• Predatory insects

  Reduced need for chemicals The use of predatory insects often results in a decreased reliance on chemical pesticides. This reduction is beneficial for both [...] consuming a significant number of aphids in a short period. Aphidalia , featuring the ladybird species Adalia bipunctata , is a good solution for aphid control [...] Gall midges play a beneficial role in natural pest control, particularly in controlling aphids and spider mites . Gall midges have a unique and interesting