Revolutionary packaging simplifies whitefly control
Easier to apply, exacter to dose, better and fasterpest control. Koppert's proven and trusted biological solution for the control of whitefly – Mirical –is now available in revolutionary new packaging. First introduced in France, the new and improvedMirical is lauded by growers for its improved performance and ease of use, with some growersreporting a reduction in application time of 50%.
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The predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus (Mirical) is now stronger and better able to establish anddevelop itself in the crop. Driven by extensive research and development, the new solution makes full useof the bugs’ predatory behaviours to control whitefly in a number of greenhouse vegetables. And true toKoppert's commitment to sustainable agriculture, the new packaging reduces plastic use by 99%.
Revolutionary release system
Previously packaged in plastic bottles, Mirical (Macrolophus pygmaeus) is now available in a traycontaining corrugated cardboard strips. These revolutionary strips serve as a natural habitat for the Miricalbugs as well as a highly efficient release system, making it easier to use. The cardboard strips are fullycompostable, and the protective seal is recyclable, resulting in much less waste.
Mirical comes in sets of ten strips carrying the predatory bugs. These strips can easily be distributed byhanging them over the stalk of a fully-grown leaf at the top of the plant. From there, Mirical will spreadthroughout the crop, where they establish themselves faster.
The cardboard corrugations provide a shelter for the predatory bugs, enabling them to ‘hide’ and betterdistribute themselves during transportation. As a result, the predatory bugs are protected duringtransportation and arrive at their destination in optimal condition. The packaging also reduces clumpingand improves the distribution of the bugs in the crop.
Easier to apply and exacter to dose, the new and improved solution results in a faster population buildupin the crop and better pest control.?A welcome bonus: the strips provide a clear visual indicator of whereMirical has been introduced.
Generalist predator
Mirical is a generalist predator with a preference for greenhouse whitefly (Trialeurodes vaporariorum),tobacco whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), eggs and caterpillars of tomato leaf miner moth (Tuta absoluta) andother moths. They also feed on two spotted spider mites (Tetranychus urticae), aphids and leaf minerlarvae (Liriomyza spp.).
Mirical's new packaging will be supplied in selected countries in exclusive availabilities.
More infos: www.koppert.com/mirical-optimal-whitefly-control-with-revolutionairy-release-system/
