• Mealybugs and scales

  render the product unfit for sale. A very small population can thus cause considerable loss of value. Soft scales feed mostly on leaves and twigs, causing [...] detection and population monitoring. With Koppert’s biological solutions for mealybugs and scales, professional growers can achieve effective pest management [...] management, protect crop quality, and promote sustainable production. Solutions for mealybug and scale control Learn more about What are mealybugs & scales? Mealybugs

• Predatory mites

  Koppert products for advice on the best strategy for your situation. Our global resellers Predatory mite life cycle and appearance The life cycle of predatory [...] mites at every stage of their life cycle. Predatory mites for thrips Several predatory mite species are commonly used for the control of thrips. Neoseiulus [...] generalist predatory mites which are also used for the control of thrips. Predatory mites for whitefly For the control of whitefly, predatory mites are highly

• Onion thrips

  (Thrips tabaci) is found mostly along the main leaf veins, with most damage evident where these veins join. Fruit damage, for instance in cucumber, only [...] has been identified as an important vector of tomato spotted wilt virus. Life cycle and appearance of Onion thrips Onion thrips (Thrips tabaci) develops

• Impatiens thrips

  having spread to many countries within the last 30 years. The thrips have mostly been able to spread as a consequence of the trade in foliage plants. Impatiens [...] can be seen as discolouration of older leaves at the bottom of the plant. Life cycle and appearance of Impatiens thrips Impatiens thrips (Echinothrips [...] wings are white at the base. This colouration distinguishes the species from most other thrips species commonly found in greenhouses.

• Neoseiulus californicus

  effectively over the longer term. Neoseiulus californicus for pest control Neoseiulus californicus is used for the control of the following pests: Spider mites [...] to await the arrival of new prey. Life cycle of Neoseiulus californicus The developmental stages are the same as for other members of the Phytoseiidae [...] food supply has been absent for some time, they become thinner and a uniformly light transparent colour. Best conditions for use of Neoseiulus californicus

• Thrips: A tiny pest with big consequences

  February 9, 2023

  include: Ideal for Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Ideal for the management of insect pests resistant to chemical insecticides. Safe for other natural [...] canopy. The changing dynamics in the environment such as higher temperatures, which exacerbate thrips’ populations, increase the risk for growers. Growers [...] Solutions inspired by nature: For over 50 years, we have invested in research and developing effective integrated pest control systems for various crops. We believe

• Western flower thrips

  The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is the most important vector for both tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) and impatiens necrotic spot [...] General The western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis) is currently the most damaging thrips species in many greenhouse crops. The western flower thrips [...] of plants, and often a single host plant may be infected by both viruses. Life cycle and appearance of Western flower thrips The western flower thrips

• Spidex Vital lives up to its promises

  in using the new product are positive. ‘I’ve known Phytoseiulus my whole life,’ the cucumber grower begins. On his three-hectare farm in Pijnacker, the [...] of crop, an even better beneficial is always welcome. That was the reason for me to try the new product.’ Pest control starts sooner So far, Spidex Vital [...] the farm The increased effectiveness of Spidex Vital is a major advantage for Sjaak van Dijk. ‘As already mentioned, spider mites can cause real problems

• American serpentine leaf miner

  enter the plant tissue via the feeding spots. Life cycle and appearance of American serpentine leaf miner The life cycle of a leaf miner has the following stages: [...] symptoms Leaf miners cause damage to plants both directly and indirectly. The most direct damage is caused by the larvae mining the leaf tissue, leading to [...] between these ‘plate mines’ and normal mines, making it an unreliable criterion for the identification of the species. Indirect damage arises when disease causing

• Grower Koen - Embracing biological crop protection in agriculture

  challenges, but Koen embraced the change and emphasizes that the effectiveness of products is still the most important for him, regardless of whether they [...] to prepare for this new phase of sustainable agriculture. With his farm as a living example, Koen is an inspiration for others striving for more sustainable [...] reduction of chemical methods paves the way for organic alternatives that can complement traditional farming practices. For him, it is clear that chemical-free