• The cost-saving potential of biological crop protection for your IPM strategy

  June 23, 2025

  and pathogens to manage pests and diseases, offers significant cost-saving benefits when incorporated into an integrated pest managaement (IPM) strategy [...] reduces workload during the season. Prevent pest resistance and enhanced long-term sustainability Biological control contributes to long-term economic sust [...] maintain lower pest and disease levels over time without constant reliance on chemical inputs. This ecosystem-based approach can help prevent pest resistance

• Biological Solutions Meet Peri-urban Horticulture

  February 4, 2019

  important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. There are three basic strategies for biological pest control . The first, which is referred [...] is where a natural enemy of a pest is introduced into the environment to achieve area-wide control. Inductive control on the other hand is when a large [...] Biological control involves the management of plant pests and diseases using other organisms. The concept relies on an active human management role to

• Miglyphus

  Pests Leaf miners ( Lyriomyza spp.). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps of Diglyphus isaea kill second and third instar leaf miner larvae in the [...] Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. At low temperatures ( Environmental conditions Diglyphus isaea [...] after receipt Apply as soon as possible after receipt. If necessary, the product can be stored for 1-2 days. Storage temperature 8-10°C/47-50°F. Storage

• Ercal

  Pests Greenhouse whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ); Tobacco whitefly ( Bemisia tabaci ). Mode of action Adult female parasitic wasps parasitize the [...] Releases should be repeated at least 3 times at weekly intervals or until control is achieved. Depending on the specific situation, it may be better to switch [...] Enermix. Consult a Koppert advisor or a recognized distributor of Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Environmental conditions

• Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!

  October 16, 2016

  effective control of thrips and whitefly . Since then, the product range has grown to include numerous microbial, microbial, associated products, botanicals [...] With the two products now commercially available, we launched a two-pronged spider mite IPM program. A few months later, another product – Swirski-Mite [...] range of natural, safe products, in partnership with nature, we will continue to make agriculture healthier, safer, and more productive in the years ahead

• At a glance: Allies in the fight against Whitefly

  August 20, 2024

  array of pests. They actively seek out their prey when introduced into an environment with pest infestations. Once they locate their target pests, predatory [...] feed on pests, they also reproduce rapidly, increasing the population of beneficial mites. This population growth further enhances their pest control capabilities [...] various flying pests Whitefly infestation can increase at lightning speed in your crop, but there’s no need to worry! Biological control is at the rescue

• Persea mite

  General Persea mite ( Oligonychus perseae ) a key pest in avocado production worldwide. It lives and feeds on the undersides of avocado leaves, where it [...] development, making early detection and integrated pest management essential for sustainable avocado production. [...] to build up quickly in avocado crops when conditions are favourable. The pest develops through egg, larval, nymphal and adult stages, with all life stages

• Protect your plants from Thrips with Horiver-TR®

  June 23, 2016

  are more helpful in attracting other pests such as whiteflies, leaf miners and aphids . Depending on how many pests you need to monitor, crop susceptibility [...] flower grower as the presence of thrips in the crop. Thrips are still a major pest in a many greenhouse crops in Kenya. Thrips damage plants by sucking out [...] on the leaves where the plant cells have been destroyed and reduces the production potential of the plant. At high infection levels red spots and brown streaks

• The Silent Threat to Kenya’s Avocado Industry: How Koppert is Leading the Fight Against Persea Mite (Oligonychus perseae).

  March 27, 2025

  . Gradual and sustained control : The Ulti-Mite come in sachets that contain a breeding system that ensures a slow, controlled release of predatory mites [...] improvements in pest populations , with better leaf retention and increased yield potential. Cost-effectiveness : Biological control is not as expensive [...] Around Biological Control Despite the success of bio solutions, misconceptions still exist in the farming community: Myth: “Biological control is expensive

• Trial results Onion fly and Fusarium wilt

  Trianum provides highly effective control of basal rot in onions during cultivation and storage Yield increase Basal rot control 3 months after storage 15 [...] (Delia antiqua) in onion Effective control of onion fly Capirel efficacy (% reduction compared to untreated control) against onion fly damage Capirel [...] apply. Only use products that are permitted in your country/state and crop. Always comply with the conditions specified in local product registrations.