• Amblydromalus limonicus

  leaves. They are oval, white, and are approximately 0.14 mm in diameter. The larvae have six legs, are the same colour as the eggs, and are only slightly [...] elongated body. They are roughly 0.4 mm in length. Males are smaller than females. The mites are very mobile and actively search for food on the underside of leaves [...] before use Push the centre of the cap to open the dosage hole Carefully sprinkle material on leaves Make sure the material remains on the leaves for at least

• Spider mites and other mites

  n of the leaves, with the affected areas curling and twisting. This damage is caused by the mites feeding on the plant tissue, which disrupts the growth [...] and the availability of food. Here's an overview of the life cycle of plant mites: Egg: The life cycle begins with the female mite laying eggs. The eggs [...] control Learn more about What are mites? Plant mites are a diverse group of small arthropods that feed on plant sap. They are found in a wide variety of

• Limonica strong contender against persistent thrips

  September 15, 2025

  global trade Further trials are needed to confirm its efficacy across different crops and climates. Strengths and considerations “What makes Limonica stand out [...] target both first and second instar thrips larvae, even when temperatures are on the cooler side,” explains Sarra Bouagga, Researcher at Koppert Spain. “We’ve [...] chemical control becomes less viable, biological solutions like predatory mites are taking center stage. One predatory mite is showing exceptional promise: Limonica

• Natutec Drive

  through tubes over crops. The Natutec Drive is applicable in any situation and based on the specifications of the greenhouse. The Natutec Drive module can [...] does it work? The user puts beneficial insects inside the drum, which can carry up to 30 liters of material. The Natutec Drive will rotate the drum to keep [...] Natutec Drive to apply Koppert products evenly over the crop to get the most effective pest control. The product is a unit with a patented release system

• Tomato looper

  white marks on the forewing that sometimes overlap each other. The hindwings are brown. The body is brown and hairy and, when at rest, the hairy dorsal plume [...] lly distinct. The antennae are long and thin. The eggs are white to pale green, shiny, dome-shaped with 28 to 32 vertical ribs. They are deposited singly [...] Older instars eat through the leaves, which make them appear skeletonized. The last two instars may eat the entire leaf except for the midrib or other large

• En-Strip

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of En-Strip [...] conditions The parasitic wasp is most effective at temperatures between 20°C and 25°C (68 and 77°F). At a 24 hours average temperature below 17°C/63°F the control

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• Pine processionary moth

  occur not only when the caterpillars are present, but also during the following summer because of the persistence of allergenic hairs in the remains of winter [...] ary moth The female moth has a wingspan of 36-49 mm; the wingspan of the male is 31-39 mm. Both sexes have a hairy thorax. The forewings are dull ashen-grey; [...] ashen-grey; the veins, margins and three transverse bands are darker. The hindwings are white, grey-fringed, with a characteristic dark spot in the anal region

• Mycotal

  essential for the best results. Direct the spray onto the underside of the leaves and to the growing points Agitate the spray solution continuously during application [...] into a slurry Fill the spray tank with the required amount of water Empty the slurry into the spray tank and stir thoroughly Add the correct amount of adjuvant [...] spraying Mycotal, the spores germinate and grow to hyphae that penetrate the pest's body cavity. Here they proliferate and destroy the tissues. The fungus then

• Ercal

  carefully inside the greenhouse Bend and tear off the strips opposite to the mounting hole Make sure not to touch the pupae during handling Suspend the cards in [...] in the crop, if possible approximately 75 cm under the plant head Avoid hanging cards at places exposed to direct sunlight Dosage The dosage of Ercal depends [...] Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions For optimal efficacy the 24 hour average greenhouse temperature