• A Future Vision of IPM in Agriculture

  July 22, 2022

  stewardship schemes, as well as the requirements of food retailers to limit the number of pesticide residues on fresh produce crops. There has also been a push [...] commodities on a global scale. Farming communities will also need to speed up the adoption of IPM strategies through the implementation of robust, envi

• Effective Spider Mite Control on Ornamentals

  April 10, 2019

  Ulti-Mite consistently delivers higher numbers of predatory mites under challenging conditions. Each sachet may produce up to 3000 mites over several weeks.

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  15 and 25°C. At about 20°C with good prey supply, an adult female consumes up to five adult spider mites or 20 young larvae or eggs per day. Because the [...] rate of the predatory mite is roughly twice that of the spider mite, the number of predatory mites increases rapidly, and they quickly reduce the spider [...] distinguish from the females. When moving, the mites stir their first pair of legs up and down in the air as these legs bear sensory organs to register volatiles

• Beneficial nematodes

  animals, or humans. There are about 25,000 named species, but estimated numbers of species are in the millions. Nematodes are also referred to as roundworms [...] systems, drones etc . to help nematodes reach pest larvae Consider follow-up applications based on pest severity and nematode species Monitor and adjust [...] yield losses. They feed on plant roots, disrupting the plants' ability to take up water and nutrients, which ultimately affects their growth and productivity

• Licence permits release of Koppert Swirski Mite® in polytunnels in England

  January 6, 2021

  use to glasshouses still remains. “We have been working with DEFRA and a number of commercial strawberry growers, over the past few years, to secure the [...] innovative formulation change. David Foster, General Manager for Koppert UK, is looking to build on another successful year, by delivering some new and innovative

• Beneficial Nematodes For Biological Pest Control

  July 28, 2023

  nematodes feed on the tissues of the dead insect and reproduce in large numbers. The pest insect dies within a few days. The nematodes that emerge then [...] that it is possible to use them on leaves as well. This development opens up a world of new possibilities for biological control. Nematodes can be used

• Spider mites and other mites

  and laid on the underside of leaves or on other parts of the plant. The number of eggs laid by a single female can vary, and they can hatch within a few [...] to keep plant mite populations under control. Mite control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our mite control products

• Plant Pollinator interactions in high temperatures

  hard, and as a result, the setting on the first fruit is skipped. The plant looks fine, strong, and healthy. However, the conditions in the greenhouse give [...] pollination. To see whether a bee pollinated the flower, peel back the dried-up flower petals to see if bruising is visible (figure 5 - first picture on the [...] introduction of hives per hectare per week. The brown colour intensity, or number of bitemarks, determines, whether more or fewer bees should be ordered.

• Protected vegetables

  harm to crops. Beneficial insects, mites, nematodes and microorganisms Looking at biological control, beneficial insects, mites, nematodes and microorganisms [...] pests in agriculture and horticulture. Rollertraps are used in case large numbers of whiteflies and thrips are present. These tools are designed to attract

• Aphids

  wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers and are feeding heavily on the plant. Curling or twisting of leaves: Some [...] aphid infestations and maintain healthier crops. Aphid control videos Take a look at the video or go to our Youtube channel to see our aphid control products