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Swirski-Mite LD for biological pest control of young larvae of various thrips species, eggs and larvae of whitefly (both Trialeurodes vaporariorum and Bemisia tabaci) and tarsonemid mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus). Use Swirski-Mite as a preventive method and when the first signs of a pest appear. Adult predatory mites search for their prey or wait for it to pass by and subsequently feed on their prey. #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #cloudsovercanada #swirski #swirskimite #whitefly #thrips

First flights of Koppert’s newest bumblebee product for outdoor pollination in British Columbia! Each QUAD box contains four colonies of Bombus vosnesenskii, a native pollinator to western Canada. Lab reared for maximum quality and guaranteed colony size. These ones are pollinating some Okanagan Cherries . #bumblebees #pollination #okanaganfruit #okanaganfreshfruit #bcgrown #koppertcanada #bcfruit #oosoyos

Thripor-I (Orius insidiosus) is used for the biological pest control of various species of thrips (larvae and adults). When thrips is absent, Orius can also survive on aphids, spider mites, butterfly eggs and pollen. Adults and nymphs pierce thrips larvae and adults with their sucking mouthparts and suck out the contents. #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #cloudsovercanada #thripor #oriusinsidiosus #aphids #thrips

Phytoseiulus persimilis (Spidex Vital) looking for Two-Spotted Spider Mites on some Purple Sweet Potato Vines. Visit us at www.koppert.ca or purchase products through our web shop link in bio. #phytoseiuluspersimilis #spidexvital #spidermites #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #cloudsovercanada

Diboxes make for easy product application in grow rooms or greenhouses. They are sold in two separate quantities of 25 and 400. It is suggested to use these when applying bulk predatory mites into flowering grow rooms, or using the following products Aphidalia, Aphilin, Aphipar, Aphipar-M, Chrysopa, Cryptobug-L, Delphibug, Ervipar, and Thripor-L in crops. #dibox #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #greenhouse #plants #houseplants

What are breeder sachets? Breeder sachets are specialized, formulated, climate resistant envelopes containing a mix of predator mites, prey mites and carrier, which act as localized breeding systems to continually rear and release predator mites into your crop. The sachets are sealed to maintain an ideal breeding environment for beneficial mites inside, with a pre-punched exit hole to slowly release them into the crop over a period of weeks. Talk with one of our consultants t...oday or visit us at https://retail.koppert.ca/ to purchase products through our web shop. #stayintheloupe #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #cloudsovercanada

What happens to predators once my pest is gone? Predatory bugs, when applied to the crop actively search for pests. If there are none in the crop or they have consumed them all they will die roughly within 1-2 weeks with no food source. #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #cropprotection #cleancrops #crops #cannabis #cloudsovercanada #biocontrol #sachet #partnerswithnature #predatorymites #pests

Mice are known to rip apart sachets once placed in the crop because they enjoy feeding on the bran material inside. It is best to rid your facility of rodents before placing sachets in your crop. #mice #FAQ #biocontrol #sachet #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #cropprotection #cleancrops #crops

Mycotal is used for the biological pest control of whitefly larvae in tomato crops. Mycotal must be used in early growth stages of the crop and when pest numbers are low. For effective control, implement up to 4 applications per whitefly outbreak, at 7-10 day intervals. Mycotal is effective through direct contact, and under the right environmental conditions, kills larvae after 7-10 days. Applications must target larvae and pupae. After spraying, the spores germinate and grow..., producing hyphae that penetrate the body cavity, where they proliferate, destroying the tissues. The fungus then grows through the insect cuticle and produces spores on the outside of the cadaver, which may spread the infection to other whitefly. Visit our website to learn more about Mycotal---> https://www.koppert.ca/mycotal/. #mycotal #biocontrol #whitefly #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #cropprotection #cleancrops #tomato

"Innovation is where imagination meets ambition." -Unknown To think that it all started 53 years ago when predatory mites were explored and produced at Koppert Biological Systems by the company’s founder, Jan Koppert. The eventual product, Spidex, became the foundation of what is now a leading international force in biocontrol. Did you think we would stop there? #comingsoon #staytuned #innovation #alwaysimproving #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #beneficialinsects #predatorymites #koppertbiologicalcontrols #partnerswithnature #koppert #jankoppert #spidex

We get a lot of questions about whether you can use predatory mites in low relative humidity rooms. All of our predatory mites work fine in these conditions. It is important to remember there is a micro climate on the underside of leaves where predator mites live, which buffers the humidity much higher than ambient room humidity. This micro climate is called the phylloplane and is created by water vapour leaving the stomata on the underside of the leaves, so the mite is largely protected against low humidities. #biocontrol #stayintheloupe #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #ladybugs #beneficialinsects #predatorymites #cloudsovercanada

Spotted and Striped Cuke Beetles These easy to distinguish pests can not only leave holes in leaves and bite marks in your cucumbers, but they can also spread bacterial diseases and viruses from plant to plant such as Bacterial Wilt or Mosaic Virus. It’s a good practice to get rid of them ASAP by drenching chemically and trapping with sticky cards as well. Ask your Koppert Consultant for more information. #koppertcanada #beetles #koppert #ipm #beneficialinsects #pests #partnerswithnature #biocontrol

Have you ever lost a favorite plant to destructive aphids? There are over 4,000 species of aphids, 250 of which are pests of crops and ornamental plants. Which species of aphid causes you the most trouble? #koppertcanada #aphids #predatorymites #koppert #ipm #beneficialinsects #pests #partnerswithnature #biocontrol #cannabis #cloudsovercanada #plants

Ladybugs are very common to hear about in pest control, as they are a generalist predator. We specifically sell them for control in Aphid hotspots only. This is because they do not effectively control anything other than Aphids. The female will search out for aphid colonies and lay her eggs in small batches on the leaves relatively close to these colonies.Once the eggs hatch, the larvae will begin consuming aphids. One Lady Bug can consume several thousands of aphids during its lifetime. #stayintheloupe #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #ladybugs #beneficialinsects #predatorymites #cloudsovercanada

As more and more plant material is being propagated and imported into our greenhouses its critical to monitor various species of Thrips pressure. #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #swirskiimite #Cannabis #indoorcannabis #indoorgrow #spidermite #Thrips #aphids #beneficialinsects #cropprotection #predatorymites #horiver #stickycards #koppertbiologicalcontrol #cleancrops #bios #pestcontrol #goodbugs #spical #cucumeris #californicus #swirskii #sachets #rollertrap #ornamentalcrops #Thripscontrol #whitefly

Our improved formulation makes sure our predatory mites have an energetic start and are better capable of travelling the given distance. In a bottle of Spidex Vital a more diverse population composition is present, so when applied in hotspots the adults are followed up by the growing nymphs and also Spidex eggs that are present will hatch amidst the appropriate food source. These factors combined give an increased hotspot control in your crop. Talk with one of our consultants... today or visit us at www.koppert.ca or purchase products through our webshop link in bio. Learn more about Spidex Vital ---> https://www.koppert.ca/spidex-vital-your-vital-partner-in-/. #biocontrol #stayintheloupe #partnerswithnature #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #IPM #biocontrol #cropprotection #cleancrops #bios #goodbugs #spidexvital #beneficialinsects #predatorymites #cloudsovercanada

The poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima) is one of the most prominent flowers used in many Christmas displays during the winter months. For this reason the poinsettia is also known as the Christmas Star. Want to know more about our company and products? Get in touch with one of our experts or visit us @ www.koppert.ca. We produce our products and solutions for professional growers in horticulture. #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #biocontrol #IPM #pests #partnerswithnature #webshop #euphorbiapulcherrima #poinsettia #poinsettias #christmas #plants #flowers #horticulture #winter

BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF FUNGUS GNATS Entomite-M is used for the biological control of eggs, larvae and pupae of sciarid flies (especially smaller larvae) and thrips pupae. Adults and nymphs feed on larvae of sciarid flies and other soil based insects. The mites appear in and on the soil and at the base of plant stems. Stratiolaelaps scimitus rarely transfers on to the plant itself. Shoot us a DM if you have questions or take a peek at our retail web shop to make purchases ----...>https://retail.koppert.ca/ #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #biocontrol #IPM #predatorymites #partnerswithnature #webshop #fungusgnats #stratiolaelapsscimitus.

Ensure proper pollination of your crop with Koppert Bumblebee QUADS! - Order EARLY to GUARANTEE delivery - Remains active on cold, cloudy and rainy days - Can be used in combination with honeybees... Assurez une bonne pollinisation de vos cultures avec les QUADS de bourdons Koppert! - COMMANDER TOT pour GARANTIR la livraison - Restent actifs les jours froids, nuageux et pluvieux - Peut etre utilise en combinaison avec les abeilles Contact us @: [email protected] or [email protected] #koppertcanada #pollination #bumblebees #quads #crop

All of our biological organisms (micro and macro) are subject to rigorous quality control testing on a weekly basis before they arrive at our customers. Here is a sneak peak from the quality lab during an assessment of entomopathogenic nematodes. These microorganisms may not be easy to spot during a crop walk, however, you can be confident they are working hard to keep your crop safe and clean from a wide range of soil dwelling pests. Learn more by visiting us @ koppert.ca #koppertbiologicalcontrols #koppertcanada #biocontrol #IPM #predatorymites #partnerswithnature #webshop #micro #macro #entomopathogenicnematodes #microorganisms #pests #quality #qualitycontrol

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When using sachets keep an eye out for damage like this. Mice can be attracted to the bran inside, eating it and destroying the sachet/mite colony at the same time. To avoid this keep the mice out of your crop with bait or traps.

Feltiella acarisuga is a gall midge that feeds exclusively on spider mites. They can effectively control high density locations or 'hot spots’ found in tomato, pepper, cucumber and rose - consuming up to 15 adult spider mites or 50 eggs per day! For optimal results use in conjunction with P. persimilis. #kopppertcanada #IPM #pestcontrol #biocontrol #insects #partnerswithnature #beneficialinsects #cleancrops #goodbugs #crophealth #feltiella #spidermite

Aphids are introduced into gardens by winged colonisers which quickly lay eggs on new plants they wish to colonise. While it’s always best to prevent a pest infestation than control one, aphids can be particularly hard to prepare against. Aphids can usually be seen on the leaves and stems of cannabis plants. Green varieties may be harder to spot. They especially like hiding on the underside of leaves, away from direct sight. We can help! www.koppert.ca

Horiver cards - apply Horiver cards to venting areas to help prevent pest pressure coming in from outside. Mass trapping is an important part of most IPM programs. Horiver cards are also essential for advanced notice of pest pressure. Be sure to utilize this tool for best monitoring practices.

Our very own Technical Consultant, Andrea Keddy will be on the panel for The Passionate Growers Hub "Pest Management & Strategies" portion of the CANNAtalk experience that will be taking place online November 17th, 2020. For more information on the event and to register please head over to the @cannacanadaofficial instagram account or https://www.canna.ca/ for details.

The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is an effective natural enemy of spider mite. Koppert was the first company that introduced this natural enemy. The adult predatory mite feeds on all stages of spider mite, and although the larva does not eat, the nymphs eat the eggs, larvae and protonymphs of spider mite. Although the mite cannot see, it can detect webs produced by spider mites through touch and leaf damage by scent. When Phytoseiulus finds its prey it sucks out its contents, leaving only the empty skin. The high predation rate on spider mites and its fast development makes Phytoseiulus very effective as a biological control agent. More information about the natural enemy Phytoseiulus persimilis (SPIDEX): www.koppert.ca .

The life cycle of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is approximately 3 weeks in immature stages. The adult life of Cryptolaemus lasts about 1 month. Cryptolaemus montrouzieri is effective, safe and economical long-term solution to manage mealybug infestation. While they are opportunistic and eat also other pests, they are most effective cleaning up large populations of mealybugs.

New! Koppert introduces Natutec Drive The latest in the series of Natutec associated technologies for agriculture and horticulture Natutec Drive now offers growers a dispersal system that makes the release of beneficial insects even more accurate, evenly spread and labour-saving. Natutec Drive is a tool with patented technology that makes it possible to apply all beneficials in various carrier materials from a moving vehicle via ventilated air tubes to the crop. Read more about Natutec Drive here ---> https://www.koppert.com/n/koppert-introduces-natutec-drive/.

"A REVOLUTION IN CROP PROTECTION" How does Spidex Boost work? Phytoseiulus persimilis feeds on all stages of spider mites, but has a preference for eggs. The predatory mites pierce the eggs and consume the contents. Adult Phytoseiulus persimilis also attack adult spider mites but the smaller development stages only feed on smaller prey stages. The larvae do not eat. The predatory mite can only survive on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus spp.). Other than Koppert slow-re...lease products (sachets), Spidex Boost does not contain a rearing system which produces several generations of predatory mites over time. Talk with one of our consultants today or you can visit us @ our retail webshop to make online purchases -----> https://retail.koppert.ca/.

For rapid & even distribution of Swirski-Mite or other natural enemies. Because of its unique design, the natural enemies suffer no damage due to the use of the blower. The Airobug is used for large surfaces and full field distribution in high-tech cultivations & is tailor-made based on the specifications of the greenhouse. Talk with one of our consultants today or visit us at www.koppert.ca!

Can you spot it? We have already shown you a gall midge for control of aphids, and now we introduce to you the gall midge for spider mite control: Feltiella acarisuga! Feltiella can be found commonly where spider mites have colonized. It requires a high spider mite density and high humidity’s to become established, however, the winged adult is able to detect colonies of spider mites over large distances and will lay its eggs next to the spider mites.

Chrysoperla carnea is a voracious predator. It is a generalist with a taste for aphids; often referred to by it’s nickname Aphid Lion. Chrysoperla can be applied in the egg stage for prevention of aphids in many crops. Here you can see a newly hatched Chrysoperla larvae on the underside of a cannabis leaflet, feeding on an aphid. Look closely, these freshly hatched predators are very tiny!

Hive placements in the greenhouse are extremely important. Here are a few quick tips for your greenhouse! One, make sure hives are close to the main walkway, as this is their runway. Two, make sure the entrance of the hive is clearly visible to the bumblebees. Three, make sure hives are not placed in direct sunlight. Four, make sure hives are not placed on the ground, as ants and other insects will go after the sugar water. Five, protect hive from all other elements (water leakage), and finally do not remove the cardboard door covering the hive. The bees will chew through this and it protects you from getting stung during the initial install.

Entonem & Capsanem are now OMRI listed for organic use in Canada! What does OMRI listed mean? This seal indicates that the product has passed the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) review process. It is compliant with organic standards in Canada. The OMRI Listed seal assures the suitability of products for certified organic production, handling, and processing.... Capsanem is used for: Biological control of diverse soil-dwelling and foliage-feeding pests. Entonem is used for: Soil application: Larvae of sciarid flies (Sciaridae), pupae of thrips and larvae of black vine weevil. Leaf application: Larvae of thrips. If you have any questions, we are here to help. Shoot us a DM or visit us at www.koppert.ca

Orius insidiosus, recognizable by the distinct colour pattern on their back are generalist predators, with a taste for thrip an adult female can eat up to 20 western flower thrip per day. While good at hiding and typically quick to flee disturbances, Orius can often be found in flowers, searching for thrip or feeding on pollen.

A pest often affecting cucurbits, the striped cucumber beetle typically emerge from overwintering hiding spots in the spring, laying their eggs at the base of the plant. Once the larva has pupated in the grow media, you will can find the next generation feeding on plants later in the summer. The main control for this pest is chemical applications, ask your Koppert representative how these can impact other pest and beneficial populations. Visit us @ www.koppert.ca.