• Mirical

  slabs, in Diboxes or on leaves. Make sure the material is not disturbed for at least a few hours Introduce in clusters of at least 50 predatory bugs Create [...] predatory bugs actively search for prey. With their piercing mouthparts, they extract the contents of their prey, leaving the empty skin behind in its original [...] Mirical are above 20°C/68°F, lower temperatures slow down the development of Macrolophus pygmaeus significantly. Combined use Should be used in combination

• Natupol

  before placing new hives Disposal After the pollination cycle, once there is no life in the bumblebee colonies, the ‘Beehome’ system should be closed. Remove [...] inside. Seal the entire hive in a plastic bag, remove it from the crop area, and dispose of the sealed bag and sugar water tank in accordance with local waste [...] time collecting pollen to feed the brood. More workers emerge from the brood in the weeks after the introduction, increasing both colony size and pollination

• Aphids

  control Learn more about What are aphids? Aphids are small, soft-bodied insects that belong to the superfamily Aphidoidea. There are over 4,000 species of aphids [...] moults, betraying their presence in the crop. There are two types of aphid species: those that change to other host plants in the winter, and those species [...] plant: In severe cases, aphid infestations can cause plants to wilt and die. This can occur when the insects are present in very large numbers and are feeding

• Koppert’s Mirical Wins Prestigious Innovation Award

  February 13, 2024

  distribution of the bugs in the crop. This all contributes to improved performance and maximum results in whitefly control. The Mirical strips are easy to distribute [...] transportation. As a result, the predatory bugs are protected during transportation and arrive at their destination in optimal condition. The packaging also [...] Berlin GmbH and Fruitnet Media International in Berlin on the 9th of February, honours outstanding innovations in the entire fruit and vegetable supply chain

• Spidex

  solution to spider mite control in glasshouse strawberry production Two-spotted spider mite control in hardy nursery stock grown in polytunnels Spidex Vital: [...] particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first pest mites are detected in the crop. Introduction rates typically range from 2-50 per m2/release [...] Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Spidex Vital: Your Vital partner in spider mite control Download

• Hunting season starts early with Anso-Mite

  February 16, 2021

  has been tested in several field experiments in the Netherlands and Spain. “We are able to exploit our high-performance predator strain, in the most optimal [...] can be achieved, especially in situations where thrips and whiteflies are present.’ Anso-Mite introduction in UK Regulations in the UK have severely limited [...] predatory mite in many species of outdoor crops. Since then, I have observed many samples in outdoor blackberry, raspberry and strawberry in different countries

• Nematodes significantly reduce Tuta larvae

  pressure and biological protection methods are positively perceived, vegetables protected with IPM solutions are welcomed by customers,’ Zoboli explains. [...] solutions ‘Since the arrival of Tuta absoluta in our areas, we have had problems controlling this pest chemically in our tomato crops. The problem got worse [...] decided to use the nematode Steinernema feltiae in the spring of 2020. The results were good and there was no residue.’ Using nematodes systemically ‘We

• Phytoseiulus persimilis

  urticae) and has been used in many crops worldwide, mainly in greenhouses, but also in outdoor crops such as strawberries. This predatory mite was the [...] disappears rapidly in the absence of suitable prey. When prey is in short supply, mainly adult females will leave the prey patch in search of other spider [...] adult mites are orange-red with eight long legs and highly active, particularly at higher temperatures. Females are approximately 0.6 mm in length, and

• Feltiella acarisuga

  larvae also eat spider mites that are in diapause and can consume 15 adult spider mites or up to 50 mite eggs per day. They are aggressive and adapt the amount [...] population. Where there are large, localised concentrations of spider mite, Feltiella acarisuga is a good control agent. The adults are not predatory and [...] deposit their eggs on leaves and webs in and around spider mite colonies. The eggs are often laid near leaf veins. They are transparent to light yellow, slightly

• Aphidalia

  feed on aphids and lay eggs in the aphid colonies. After emergence, the larvae also feed on aphids. Visual effect Aphids are consumed entirely. Pack size [...] the particular situation. Start introduction as soon as the first aphids are detected on the trees. Use at least one cotton bag per tree and up to 3 bags [...] stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage conditions In the dark. Recommended for you Enhance Your Aphid Control With Hoverfly Allies